Minnesota Twins spark debate with their decision to send Alan Roden to Triple-A, handing the starting left field job to Trevor Larnach. Is the club sacrificing immediate competitiveness for roster flexibility? CJ Baumgartner spotlights Roden’s impressive spring, James Outman’s defensive versatility, and questions how long Larnach can hold off rising prospects like Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Gabby Gonzalez.   The episode features a Stock Up, Stock Down report on bullpen shake-ups, with Kody Funderburk’s strong case for a high-leverage role and uncertainty surrounding Dan Altavilla and Matt Bowman’s status. The deteriorating depth of the Twins’ bullpen and Royce Lewis’s struggles at the plate raise red flags for the season ahead. Plus, CJ Baumgartner explores upcoming minor league rule changes, including high-tech check swing reviews and their potential to reshape the game. Will the Twins’ roster gambles and new MLB rules pay off?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00: Twins Left Field Decision Analysis and opinion on the Minnesota Twins' choice to send Alan Roden to AAA and hand left field duties to Trevor Larnach, exploring roster construction, player options, and implications for Roden, Larnach, and James Outman.   14:50: Stock Up, Stock Down Report Breakdown of spring training performances, bullpen and roster shifts, key risers and fallers, including Cody Funderburg, Dan Altavilla, James Outman, and the Twins’ ongoing bullpen depth challenges.   29:11: Minor League Rule Changes Deep dive into new minor league baseball rule changes, specifically high-tech check swing rules, how the new technology works, and the analyst’s take on its effectiveness and future impact for MLB.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE.   Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot.     Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.