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Minnesota Twins: Which Players May Be on the Way Out?

By Jordan Wickstrom

Mar 23, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins (15) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins (15) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Ervin Santana

As much as it pains me to say it, the Twins could look to move Santana who has arguably been the Twins most consistently solid pitcher this season.

Santana’s season has been admirable considering his lack of run support and thus has a 1-2 record on the season.

It’s no doubt been frustrating for Santana but he has continued to go about his business and has given the Twins four quality starts.

With an ERA of 3.13 and relatively market friendly contract with three years at $13.5 million per year and a player option for a fifth and final year, Santana should field plenty of calls from other teams this season.

On the flip side, the Twins may think it’d be better to let Santana ride out the season and look to move him during the offseason due to the Twins remaining starting rotation issues.

After Santana and Tyler Duffey, the Twins’ rotation is very poor. Nolasco has an ERA at 4.74, Phil Hughes is 1-6 with a 5.70 ERA and has been dealing with right shoulder fatigue and Kyle Gibson, prior to his injury, dealt with consistency issues.

Really, for the sake of getting through this season, the Twins may have no other option but to hold onto Santana and re-evaluate his status with the team during the offseason.

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However, any team would be interested in adding a pitcher like Santana to their rotation. A reunion with the Kansas City Royals or Los Angeles Angels could work, the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants are also possible destinations.

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