Minnesota Twins: AL Central Rival Projected Rotation and Bullpen
Rotation
- Shane Bieber
- Cal Quantrill
- Aaron Civale
- Zach Plesac
- Triston McKenzie
Bullpen
- Emmanuel Clase
- James Karinchak
- Nick Sandlin
- Bryan Shaw
- Anthony Gose
- Sam Hentges
- Trevor Stephen
- Logan Allen
- Eli Morgan
- Konnor Pilkington
All of Cleveland’s playoff chances rest on the fate of the rotation. When this group is pitching at its best, it’s one of the best in baseball. Shane Bieber is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and when they’re on, Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, Cal Quantrill, and Triston McKenzie form a formidable rotation.
On the bullpen side, Emmanuel Clase is an elite closer. James Karinchak, who’s hurt to start the year, Nick Sandlin, Bryan Shaw, and converted outfielder Anthony Gose are solid, but the rest of the bullpen is completely up in the air.
Unfortunately, injuries and ineffectiveness killed this team last year. If they struggle to recover their form, this team could struggle to reach 80 wins. The Guardians will once again rely on their pitching, hoping to not repeat another once-in-a-century rash of injuries to the rotation.