Locked On Podcast Network, Brandon Warne, Dave Brown
ROJAS RELIEF: Minnesota Twins Must ELEVATE Kendry Rojas As Top Lefty Reliever This Season
JUN 30, 202630 MIN
ROJAS RELIEF: Minnesota Twins Must ELEVATE Kendry Rojas As Top Lefty Reliever This Season
JUN 30, 202630 MIN
Description
Minnesota Twins face a bullpen crisis as injuries stack up—is Kendry Rojas the answer as a full-time reliever? With Anthony Banda sidelined for months and Taylor Rogers struggling in high-leverage situations, the Twins urgently need a reliable lefty in late innings. Aggressive bullpen reshuffling is on the table, with C.J. Baumgartner arguing that shifting Rojas can transform the team’s closing strategy and stabilize one of MLB’s weakest relief corps.
Ryan Kreidler’s defensive skills spark debate about the Twins’ infield decisions. Should Kreidler start every game at shortstop until prospect Kalin Culpepper arrives? The show breaks down tradeoffs between utility infielder Tristan Gray’s struggles at short and possible outfield solutions with Cody Clemens in center. With Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis changing positions, the discussion explores how Minnesota can maximize defensive efficiency and whether these bold moves can reverse their recent slide in the AL Central.
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00:00 — Kendry Rojas Reliever Case
09:56 — Rojas as Potential Starter
21:08 — Ryan Kreidler Shortstop Argument
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