Kreidler wasn’t the opening day SS because he can’t hit a lick. I would prefer they didn’t play Kreidler at all, but if he is going to play they should get the most out of his defense.
Why? Lee isn’t going to get better with repetition. He has no future at SS. Play the best defensive alignment (Kreidler at SS) and try to win baseball games.
Most days you will see Clemens starting at 1B and Gray at 3B. The bench is Caratini, Outman and Kreidler but Caratini will be paired with Clemens. The extra outfielder (Larnach or Martin) is your only pinch hitting move.
Wagaman has a career 730 OPS against lefties. Platoon him with Gray and you can piece together a third baseman. I’ve seen dozens of articles here discussing how the Twins have difficulty against LHP.
Kreidler has a career 277 OPS against lefties. His WRC+ is 11.
Assuming we get Wagaman as the call up. Would like to see Arcia and cut Outman.
Probably Kent for the bullpen. They keep using Klein as a starting pitcher.
There was another article wondering if the Twins should lock up their young players with contract extensions. The ROI on locking up young talent is a LOT better than the ROI on free agent contracts for catchers in their 30s.
They have a lot more need for a good first baseman on this roster.
Better than Keirsey is an incredibly low bar. Keirsey was one of the worst players the Twins have ever had.
Have players in the minors learn at most 2 positions based on their physical tools
SS/2B/3B
OF
3B/1B
C/1B
2B/1B or 2B/LF
Stop playing people at positions they can’t handle (Austin Martin at SS)
So what is the plan? Keep selling at the deadline until they somehow get enough pitching and left handed hitting outfielders to contend?
They need to figure out how to turn their collection of assets into an actual MLB roster.