Why Minnesota Twins' starting rotation makes or breaks their 2022 playoff hopes
The Minnesota Twins have been inconsistent recently. They won the American League Central in 2011 and 2012, but finished last in the division in 2021. This year, they were active in their transactions.
The Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, Francis Peguero, Byron Buxton, Dylan Bundy, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Josh Donaldson, Ben Rortvedt, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela from the New York Yankees for Ishi Kiners Falef a, Ronny Henriquez and Mitch Garver. Chris Archer signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal.
Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, Francis Peguero, Dylan Bundy, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Josh Donaldson, Ben Rortvedt, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela from the New York Yankees for Is Isaiah Kiners Falef a, Ronny Henriquez and Mitch Garver. Chris Archer signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal.
Minnesota Twins have one of the best offenses in MLB since 2017. Their starting rotation is a mix of young and experienced players. The team is aiming for the 2022 playoffs. Rocco Baldelli's team has a good chance. They were sellers at the last season's trade deadline. Jorge Polanco, Luis Arraez, Buxton, Miguel Sano, Carlos Correa, Urshela, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler and Gary Sanchez are the players who could improve their performances.
Minnesota Twins have a precarious starting rotation for 2022. Kenta Maeda and Randy Dobnak start the season on the 60-day injured list. Sonny Gray and Bundy have been inconsistent and their performances have varied. The team will rely on young pitchers like Bailey Ober and Joe Ryan to round out their rotation. The Twins need to have at least one of Gray, Bundy or Ober to perform well to make the playoffs.
The Minnesota Twins have to improve their record to make the 2022 playoffs. Their starting rotation is the key to their success. The team has to beat Detroit Tigers, further buffer the Cleveland Guardians and put up a fight against the Chicago White Sox. The best bet is a stiff competition in both the AL East and AL West. An extra playoff spot in each league enhances Minnesota's playoff chances.
