We can’t even pinch hit Vazquez because the bench is that thin.
If Kiersey hits the IL, call up Emma Rodriguez. Empty the prospect cupboards and let’s see if Falvey should continue being employed in Minnesota.
There are plenty of examples of mop up guys for the Twins. They all pitch when they’re up or down by 3+ runs late in the game. The Twins had a 91% winning expectation per Fangraphs when Jax entered the game.
He got worse over his last 2 appearances for sure. Short sample size.
Jax has plenty of time to fix things. We’re 7-13 and I don’t see a 12 game stretch against the White Sox and 99 loss Angels anytime soon. He needs to build up value to potentially trade him in July once we’re buried in the standings.
There’s a reason why the Dobnaks of the world are pitching in the 8th and 9th inning when a team is down by 3 runs… Same thing when you’re up by 3 runs.
Per your breakdown, he’s had 5 out of 9 appearances with a 0. 2 appearances 1.2 IP 2 earned runs. Then the last 2 disaster appearances 1.1 IP 7 ER.
Ive got no issue getting him back on track with a mop up appearance or 2, but he will be back to performing like we’ve seen the last 2 seasons.
I agree with you but the team was up 3 runs. That’s a pretty low pressure situation. Tonight was just one of those blow up nights that relievers have. Then they spend the next 2 months trying to correct the 1 terrible outing so their ERA is back to respectable.
Good stuff. Falvey ain’t guaranteed anything after this year if things keep trending the way they are. Empty the cupboards and let’s see what we actually have to work with.