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Can a team acquiring Jeffers sign him to a longer contract? Doubt the Twins would give him a qualifying offer. Would it be wise to offer him (how much) for 3,4,5 years with the option of movin to... first base? Ryan will be able to command $120M+ on his first round of free agency. His worth is that he has one more year for a team to roster him. Hopefully that team would also offer him a longer contract. Of course, the Twins also could have a bullpen selloff again. Banda, Rogers leap out. Sands could be marketed if the Twins are surviving. What do they get in return this round? Would you package Lewis or Wallner, if they don't fit into Twins plans, with another player? You forget to mention Larnach, who was on everyone's "sell" list over the winter.

Darren Bowen could still be a bullpen arm, too. The Twins really didn't save any money as they ntook on a dead salary from the Mariners in the deal with no return. But will be interesting to see if Gabriel can give the Twins 3-5 years of bat service. Now, where to play him is the question.

Is Royce the second coming of Miguel Sano? A guy without a true solid position? So much potential, but something is... missing? In some ways, Keaschall may be in the same position... a man without a position. Not the hitter you want at first base. Is he a better long-term bet for average and speed than Martin to play one of the corner outfields? He is NOT the longterm second baseman of choice. The complications of developing players, finding best place for them to play because of their bat or their glove, and hoping you can find long-term solutions. Right now, Royce may be doomed to having great numbers in the minors that might increase his worth. The longer he stays down, the less he gets in arbitration for 2026. But what to do. Will he be bumped off third by Lee or Culpepper, especially if and when Houston comes onboard.

Well, he could job into the Kody Clemens roster spot next season. Especially if he would egt a look. Right-handed and cheaper/ Play the same positions. I'm curious about his base-stealing skills, and how well he can backup centerfield. Sometimes you wonder why not just give guys a good chance that you have had on a develoopment path all these seasons rather than keep going to the waiver wire or signing minor league free agents.

Raya needs time to adjust to the new role. I think he COULD do it. But he needs to be told that he needs to be effective for 3-5 batters. And has to follow a pitch plan. Klien should still be considered a back-end starter. He's 7th right now, unless Rojas reenters rotation plans bigtime. I'm glad Rojas is getting some innings in the majors. He shoud learn what he can't get away with and then go and work hard on it at AAA. Funderburk will be back. Culpepper is best for the bullpen. Like Klien, he would quickly be passed by guys at Cedar Rapids in the pecking order for future rotation spots. So why not learn to dominate now. I'm glad he is throwing at AAA. Rozek is an aging rookie that should get a look. He's a lefty, damnit. He has to be soooo hungry. That should make him try extra hard if he gets his major league cup-of-coffee. The Twins need to find 26-man spots when Abel, Bradley, Sands, Acton, Lawyerson return. So who goes from the mix. Will Bowman get a last shot? Can the Twins keep one swing 40-man roster spot open? Tune in tomorrow!

Will they give SWR time to jell in a bullpen role. You can't send him down to the minors. It is a change. It could take all this season to adapt with disasterous results. But I always say there is room in the bullpen for a guy to pitch in blowout games to save a bullpen. Just like you can afford to carry one guy playing regularly hitting below the Mendoza-line, as someone has to make 27 outs in a lineup. And hopefully that guy is batting last. But besides Wallner, the Twins also have Lewis stinkin' up the plate, Outman being the ultimate guy set as late-inning play in center or a pinch runner. Plus the $15m tandem of Bell & Caratini flaying away and Clemens and Keaschall playing like bench guys you carry just to give them experience, although one could be replaced easily next season by a minor league guy (Fedko) and the other could probably use a tune-up at AAA as well as a decision made on where to play the guy longer term than this season. Still waiting to see what happens if and when the Twins need to add Abel, Bradley, Sands, Lawyerson, Acton into the pitching mix, where would Matthews go in this situation, and will Rojas return to St. Paul to be groomed as a rotation arm. When you look at the pen... Garcia, Topa, Banda easily have no busness of hanging arpound, Morris (like Adams) can go back and try harder at AAA in a decided role (long or short relief). And Funderburk still has to stay in the mix.

They have a solid two to choose from once the first two are picked. Next stop would be 43rd, I believe. But still two more picks in the Top 100.

Picturing Culpeper at third base when fast-tracked Houston is added to infield. Question is where tom play Lee, and Keaschall. Lee could be an expensive backup. Not sure Keaschall is the bat you want at first, depending on the results of Jenkins and Rodriguez. Lewis needs to do soemthing if he wants to stayt even for consideration in the picture for another season, let alone two.

33 pitchers (not counting position players) were used last season. Let's see if the Twins cane top that this year!

Let's see what the Twins next visit to The Dollar Store will bring. Maybe they need to try Savers, or Goodwill.

Diego Castillo back for a try signed by Rangers to a minor league contract out of the Mexican League. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/04/rangers-sign-diego-castillo-to-minor-league-contract.html

Casey Legumania designated for assignment. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/04/mariners-to-designate-casey-legumina-for-assignment.html

Wondering about the decision to throw three different lefties into a game. especially back-to-back to start the game. Rojas goes back to St. Paul to work on challenging hitters. Conrad did okay on the biggest stage in baseball. Can't wait for his next start.

Anyone think he should transition to relief? Would he shine in a setup (or closer) role?

Outfield corner errors leading to runs. Not that the bullpen survived. Five bullpen pitchers for the loss in last two games.