Nice deal for both teams. Definitely worth the risk for the twins, especially with two more years of control.
This is why I always say move mediocre starters to the bullpen sooner rather than later .....
The As wanted MLB ready pitching. It sends no message about the system other than they didn't have that specific thing. They got a guy that's made three starts this year, and at least one of the others will be in the majors next year.
Not pinch hitting Buxton for Contreras is inexcusable. I understand playing for the long haul, but that's as high leverage as you get.
64 percent of the time, btw, teams score at least one run with two on and no one out....