Minnesota Twins Trying to Get Reinforcements Back on the Field

The Minnesota Twins have absolutely fallen apart. They are no longer a playoff team, and every aspect of the roster is struggling. Rocco Baldelli has tried everything as the manager looks for answers, but the reality is that the bodies are no longer there. A couple of fresh faces may surface at Target Field in the final week though. Recently the Minnesota Twins claimed Cole Irvin and optioned Jorge Alcala. The move was a curious one, but the bullpen needs a breathing human being to step up and get the job done. There aren’t many out there capable right now, Irvin included. The Star Tribune’s Phil Miller says both Justin Topa and Chris Paddack could be options this week. “Topa will be examined by Twins doctors when the team returns home on Tuesday, though since the Saints’ season ended Sunday, it remains unlikely that he will be activated to pitch in the majors this season.“ Miller on the possibility Justin Topa joins Minnesota (Star Tribune) Topa was the major league centerpiece of the Jorge Polanco trade. H