Nationals’ Secret Weapon in Pitching Could Crush Twins—But There’s a Twist No One Saw Coming
The Twins are not struggling in the same way that the Nationals are, but they are still struggling. They are four games under .500, and at a bit of a crossroads at the moment. The team is still somewhat in the position to make a playoff push, but the possibilities are somewhat slim. They didn’t make the playoffs last year, and this year seems to be a bit small. If they choose to get rid of some folks, they have a number of options – Joe Ryan would bring back a load of talent, Byron Buxton could be a difference maker, and some relievers could be targeted. I kind of doubt today’s Zebby Matthews will get much interest, but it is possible. Matthews is 1-2 for the season with a 6.26 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP in 23 innings. He has only made five starts this season, and allowed at least four earned runs in three starts. Four of his starts are on the road, and his one home start was good, going four innings against the Royals, allowing two earned, and striking out nine.Â
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