Despite a bit of a messy start, there’s still hope the Twins can clean things up.
If you’re a Twins fan, this season might already feel like a rollercoaster, and it’s only spring. Between cold bats, a few too many injuries, and some inconsistent pitching, it’s been easy to worry.
But here’s the thing: the Minnesota Twins are still very much in the hunt for the American League Central crown. Let’s talk about why.
Twins can still win American League Central despite slow start
First off, the AL Central isn’t exactly stacked this year. Nobody is running away with the division, which means even a modest hot streak can flip the standings in a heartbeat.
While Cleveland and Detroit have shown some early season flashes, they haven’t proven they can sustain it over the long haul. That leaves the door wide open for Minnesota to climb back into first place.
Now, let’s talk talent.
The Twins aren’t short on it. Pablo López and Joe Ryan are more than capable of leading the rotation, and even though there have been some hiccups, the stuff is there. Jhoan Duran is still one of the nastiest closers in baseball, and the bullpen as a whole has been solid enough to keep the team in games.
Offensively, things are starting to click. Carlos Correa hasn’t quite found his rhythm yet, but his leadership and postseason experience are huge.
And if Byron Buxton can stay on the field (fingers crossed), he’s a game-changer.
Then there’s the youth movement: Royce Lewis, now on a rehab assignment, and Brooks Lee will be bringing energy, athleticism, and some clutch bats to the lineup. This offense has the potential to explode and in this division, that could be all they need.
Matt Wallner and Willi Castro will be back off the injured list soon and the Twins will finally have their full complement of hitters.
So, while the start hasn’t been perfect, don’t count the Twins out just yet. This division is still up for grabs, and Minnesota has the arms, bats, and mindset to make a run.
There’s a long summer ahead, and this team has the pieces to heat up right along with it. If the Twins can pull their record to the .500 mark by the end of May they will still be very much in the hunt, making for a very entertaining summer at Target Field.
Keep your hope for now Twins fans, we’re still in April and have a long ways to go.
Stay tuned, Twins Territory. The best might be yet to come.
