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Minnesota Twins: What’s on their post-lockout to-do list

By Eric Treuden

Mar 3, 2021; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; A general view of a fountain and Minnesota Twins logo outside CenturyLink Sports Complex prior to the spring training game between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2021; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; A general view of a fountain and Minnesota Twins logo outside CenturyLink Sports Complex prior to the spring training game between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) bats against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) bats against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

The Minnesota Twins are a team that looks very nice on paper. Heading in to the 2022 season, their lineup features big boppers Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sano. Not to mention exciting young prospects Alex Kiriloff and Trevor Larnach, who should both receive their first full-time gig in the upcoming campaign.

In 2021, the club finished 73-89, good for fifth place in the American League Central. In a division that should’ve been up for grabs, the Twins just could not capitalize thanks in part to a subpar starting rotation and bullpen to go with below-average performances from their offense.

If the regular season began today, the Twins are set to lose starting shortstop Andrelton Simmons, designated hitter Nelson Cruz, starting pitchers Michael Pineda and J.A. Happ, as well as last year’s closer Alex Colome. The departures of these players leaves the big league roster with its fair share of holes.

Let’s take a look at a few items that should be on the Minnesota Twins’ to-do list once the Major League Baseball lockout is lifted.

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