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Twins' success impresses MLB executives, despite rebuilding
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins are outperforming expectations this season with a 13-16 record, despite a recent rebuild. MLB executives are impressed by their quality pitching and the development of young players.
Key points
- Minnesota Twins have a 13-16 record this season
- Twins are 2.0 games behind the Detroit Tigers
- Quality starting pitching with a 3.97 ERA
- Young players are improving offensively
- Twins tied with Cincinnati Reds as most surprising team
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The Minnesota Twins have been better than expected this season after having a fire sale at the trade deadline last season. The Twins are 13-16 and sit 2.0 games behind the Detroit Tigers for the lead in the American League Central.
The Twins’ success has been due to quality starting pitching (12th in starters' ERA, 3.97) and some of their young players taking a step forward offensively.
MLB executives like the Minnesota Twins' potential, despite the rebuild
In a poll of Major League Baseball executives by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Twins tied with the Cincinnati Reds (three votes) as the most surprising team this season. One American League executive noted the Twins' farm system will help “supplement” the roster as the season progresses.
“Despite being in the middle of a rebuild, their younger players have been producing offensively, hitting for power,” an AL executive said. “They have frontline starters who have been impressive, with the potential to supplement the roster as the season progresses from their farm system.”
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Right-hander Taj Bradley has pitched like an All-Star this year — 3-1 with a 2.91 ERA and 37 strikeouts in six starts — and right-hander has been consistent — 2-2 record with a 3.90 ERA and 33 strikeouts in six starts.
Q&A
What is the Minnesota Twins' current record in the MLB?
The Minnesota Twins currently have a record of 13-16.
Why are MLB executives impressed with the Minnesota Twins?
MLB executives are impressed due to the Twins' quality starting pitching and the progress of their young players, despite undergoing a rebuild.
Which teams are competing with the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central?
The Minnesota Twins are currently 2.0 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central.