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Twins Bullpen Overhaul: Enough Arms for the Job?
28 Feb
Summary
- The Twins signed multiple arms to bolster their bullpen performance.
- Pablo Lopez is sidelined with a UCL tear, impacting starting pitching.
- Questions remain about late-inning roles and overall bullpen effectiveness.
The Minnesota Twins significantly bolstered their pitching staff during the offseason, aiming to improve a bullpen that struggled with a 4.60 ERA last season, the fifth worst in MLB. Key additions include Josh Bell and catcher Victor Caratini on a two-year deal, alongside a wave of new arms for the bullpen such as Taylor Rogers, Liam Hendriks, Julian Merryweather, Andrew Chafin, and Anthony Banda.
Despite these acquisitions, concerns linger regarding the bullpen's late-inning capabilities and defined roles, particularly if Liam Hendriks is not fully prepared by Opening Day. MLB.com's Matthew Leach noted that while the left side of the bullpen appears strong, further help might still be needed. Adding to the challenges, starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is currently sidelined with a UCL tear, creating further uncertainty for the team's pitching rotation as the season approaches.
