Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Searching for Bullpen Help” Edition

TL;DR

The Minnesota Twins are on a four-game losing streak due to bullpen struggles and poor defense. They have called up Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp after Mick Abel was placed on the injured list.

Key points

Minnesota Twins on a four-game losing streak
Ineffective bullpen and poor defense cited as reasons
Mick Abel placed on 15-day injured list
Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp called up
Starting pitchers performed well despite team struggles

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 19: Garrett Acton #50 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds in the tenth inning at Target Field on April 19, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Reds defeated the Twins 7-4 in ten innings. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images All the good vibes from last week have disappeared as the Twins are now on a four-game skid, mostly thanks to an ineffective bullpen and bad defensive play. Despite three straight elite starts this weekend from Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, and Bailey Ober, who only gave up three earned runs in 18.1 combined innings, the rest of the team was fairly ineffective. It seems like when it rains, it pours for the Twins, with the news today that Mick Abel, who has been fairly impressive to start the season, is now on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and the Twins, in response, have called up Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp. Let the youth movement begin! **The Past Week on Twinkie Town:**

Q&A

What caused the Minnesota Twins' recent four-game losing streak?

The Twins' losing streak is primarily attributed to an ineffective bullpen and poor defensive play.

Who did the Minnesota Twins call up to replace Mick Abel?

The Twins called up Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp after placing Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list.

How have the starting pitchers performed for the Twins recently?

Starting pitchers Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, and Bailey Ober delivered elite performances, allowing only three earned runs in 18.1 innings over the weekend.

What are the current standings of the Minnesota Twins in the American League?

The Twins are part of a logjam in the American League, with seven teams within 2.0 games of the league-leading Yankees.