{"id":145150,"date":"2026-01-25T15:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=145150"},"modified":"2026-01-25T15:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:36:17","slug":"update-the-twins-have-made-changes-to-the-bullpen-but-the-picture-is-still-incomplete-despite-recent-updates-and-adjustments-minnesotas-relief-corps-continues-to-raise-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=145150","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: The Twins have made changes to the bullpen, but the picture is still incomplete. Despite recent updates and adjustments, Minnesota\u2019s relief corps continues to raise questions \u2014 and the missing pieces could once again define how far this team can realistically go."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtb3yzl0vm3pr.cloudfront.net\/monthly_2026_01\/TaylorRogersTwins.jpg.251efd57976bc22b2ccad6404439b606.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"5efc1efe-3466-4c9f-b0ad-c86e44d65518\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2037c528-1b1f-4f71-a8f4-6eb15f70c7e7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"341\">Taylor Rogers Is a Step Forward, but the Twins\u2019 Bullpen Still Needs Real Answers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"618\">For much of the offseason, the <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"401\">Minnesota Twins bullpen<\/strong> has felt less like a coherent plan and more like a loose collection of theoretical possibilities. Roles were undefined, upside outweighed certainty, and experience was in short supply. That finally changed this week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1038\">On Thursday, the Twins took an important step toward restoring structure by reportedly reuniting with former All-Star reliever <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"764\">Taylor Rogers<\/strong> on a <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"803\">one-year, $2 million contract<\/strong>. It is not a splashy move, nor does it instantly transform the bullpen into a strength. But it matters. After trading away their <strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"967\">top five relievers last summer<\/strong>, Minnesota badly needed a foundation\u2014and Rogers provides exactly that.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1113\">This signing does not complete the bullpen. It gives it a starting point.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1182\">Why Taylor Rogers Matters\u2014Even If He\u2019s Not the Same Pitcher<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1451\">Taylor Rogers is no longer the dominant late-inning weapon Twins fans remember from his first stint in Minnesota. His velocity is down slightly, his margin for error is thinner, and his role now projects more toward the middle-to-late innings than pure shutdown work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1541\">Still, Rogers brings something the Twins bullpen has lacked for months: <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1540\">credibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1831\">He offers experience, reliability, and familiarity with high-leverage situations. Even if he is not the closer, he stabilizes the group by raising the baseline level of competence. That alone is valuable for a bullpen that has leaned far too heavily on projection rather than performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1932\">Rogers does not solve the Twins\u2019 bullpen problems\u2014but he gives them something real to build around.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1995\">A Clearer Bullpen Picture\u2014But Still an Incomplete One<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/231005095906-01-minnesota-twins-mlb-playoffs.jpg?c=16x9&amp;q=h_833,w_1480,c_fill\" alt=\"Minnesota Twins claim their first playoff series victory in 21 years on a  night of MLB postseason sweeps | CNN\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2148\">With Rogers added to the mix, the bullpen picture finally has some shape. As things stand, a realistic snapshot of Minnesota\u2019s bullpen looks like this:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2159\"><strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2159\">Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2177\">Taylor Rogers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2192\">Cole Sands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<p data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2208\">Justin Topa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2226\"><strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2226\">On the Fence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<li data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2240\">Eric Orze<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2260\">Kody Funderburk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2276\"><strong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2276\">Wild Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<li data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2292\">David Festa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2307\">John Klein<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<p data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2324\">Travis Adams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2530\">This group is more coherent than it was a week ago, but it is not yet dependable. Too many spots are still occupied by question marks, development projects, or arms better suited for low-leverage innings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2801\">The Rogers signing also pushes <strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2582\">Connor Prielipp<\/strong> out of the immediate projection. Roster math matters here. Carrying three left-handed relievers seems unlikely, and Rogers\u2019 presence narrows the path. That does not diminish Prielipp\u2019s upside\u2014only his Opening Day odds.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2864\">Connor Prielipp and the Internal Options Still Matter<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3101\">Prielipp remains one of the most intriguing arms in the organization. Ranked as <strong data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2978\">Twins Daily\u2019s No. 6 prospect<\/strong> and named <strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3025\">Minor League Pitcher of the Year<\/strong>, he finally stayed healthy long enough in 2025 to make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3413\">Across <strong data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3128\">82 2\/3 innings<\/strong>, Prielipp struck out <strong data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3164\">98 batters<\/strong>, showcasing the swing-and-miss stuff that made him a high-upside prospect despite an injury-plagued amateur and early professional career. At <strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3323\">25 years old<\/strong>, he profiles as a potential high-impact bullpen arm if his health continues to cooperate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3635\">President of baseball operations <strong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3464\">Derek Falvey<\/strong> has already mentioned Prielipp\u2014along with <strong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3521\">Marco Raya<\/strong>\u2014as a candidate for a bullpen transition. That alone signals that internal conversions are very much on the table.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"4014\">Raya is another fascinating case. Long viewed as one of the Twins\u2019 top pitching prospects, he reached <strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3772\">Triple-A at just 21 years old<\/strong>, but struggled last season in St. Paul, posting an ERA north of 6.00 with a <strong data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3873\">22.6% strikeout rate<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3897\">12.6% walk rate<\/strong>. His dominant curveball and pitch mix could play better in shorter stints, making the bullpen a logical pivot point.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4019\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4068\">More Starters Could Be Headed to the Bullpen<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4217\">Beyond Prielipp and Raya, it feels increasingly likely that <strong data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4160\">at least one young starter<\/strong> will be shifted into a relief role. That group includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4311\">\n<li data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4234\">\n<p data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4234\">David Festa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4262\">\n<p data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4262\">Simeon Woods Richardson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4281\">\n<p data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4281\">Zebby Matthews<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4295\">\n<p data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4295\">Mick Abel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4311\">\n<p data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4311\">Taj Bradley<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4707\">Festa appears to be the cleanest fit right now. After dealing with shoulder issues last season, his stuff could tick up significantly in shorter appearances. Bradley also stands out as a logical bullpen conversion. With nearly <strong data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4568\">400 major league innings<\/strong> already logged, the evaluation phase as a starter may be nearing its end, and a power relief role could unlock a new version of his value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4838\">These conversions are part of the Twins\u2019 broader strategy: extract value from pitching depth without overspending in free agency.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4843\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4893\">The Importance of Long Relief and \u201cGlue\u201d Arms<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"5017\">Not every bullpen spot needs to be flashy. Long relief and mop-up innings still matter, especially over a 162-game season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5301\">In that category, <strong data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5052\">Pierson Ohl<\/strong> (if he clears waivers) and <strong data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5096\">Travis Adams<\/strong> profile as natural fits. <strong data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5139\">Andrew Morris<\/strong> could also fill that role if needed. These are the innings eaters\u2014the bridge arms who make the rest of the bullpen functional by absorbing low-leverage workload.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5303\" data-end=\"5394\">They will not win games on their own, but without them, the bullpen collapses under strain.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5399\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5447\">Why the Twins Still Need a Veteran Reliever<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5616\">Even with Rogers in place, the bullpen remains fragile. The difference between a workable bullpen and a liability often comes down to <strong data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5615\">one reliable late-inning arm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5618\" data-end=\"5670\">That is why free agency still matters for Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5726\">Several veteran relievers remain available, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5864\">\n<li data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5748\">\n<p data-start=\"5729\" data-end=\"5748\"><strong data-start=\"5729\" data-end=\"5748\">David Robertson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5768\">\n<p data-start=\"5751\" data-end=\"5768\"><strong data-start=\"5751\" data-end=\"5768\">Liam Hendriks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5786\">\n<p data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5786\"><strong data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5786\">Paul Sewald<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5787\" data-end=\"5807\">\n<p data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5807\"><strong data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5807\">Michael Kopech<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5826\">\n<p data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5826\"><strong data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5826\">Scott Barlow<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5827\" data-end=\"5845\">\n<p data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5845\"><strong data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5845\">Hector Neris<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5846\" data-end=\"5864\">\n<p data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5864\"><strong data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5864\">Ryan Brasier<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5866\" data-end=\"6091\">Each name comes with risk\u2014age, injury history, volatility, or all three. But the Twins do not need perfection. They need someone who can handle the <strong data-start=\"6014\" data-end=\"6042\">seventh or eighth inning<\/strong> without making every close game feel precarious.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6093\" data-end=\"6173\">Experience matters here. A bullpen full of maybes rarely survives a full season.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6178\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6180\" data-end=\"6217\">Trades Should Also Be on the Table<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6410\">Free agency is not the only path forward. The Twins could also explore trading from a position of surplus\u2014particularly among <strong data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6367\">left-handed hitters<\/strong>\u2014to acquire a <strong data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6409\">controllable bullpen arm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6412\" data-end=\"6460\">This approach addresses multiple issues at once:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6461\" data-end=\"6567\">\n<li data-start=\"6461\" data-end=\"6482\">\n<p data-start=\"6463\" data-end=\"6482\">Balances the roster<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6507\">\n<p data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6507\">Adds bullpen stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6542\">\n<p data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6542\">Preserves top pitching prospects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6543\" data-end=\"6567\">\n<p data-start=\"6545\" data-end=\"6567\">Keeps payroll flexible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6569\" data-end=\"6647\">It is the kind of targeted move that fits Minnesota\u2019s front-office philosophy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6649\" data-end=\"6652\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6654\" data-end=\"6701\">The Front Office Knows More Moves Are Coming<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6703\" data-end=\"6994\">At a recent <strong data-start=\"6715\" data-end=\"6761\">Winter Caravan stop in Fargo, North Dakota<\/strong>, Twins broadcaster <strong data-start=\"6781\" data-end=\"6799\">Kris Atteberry<\/strong> offered a telling update. When asked about who would close games for the 2026 Twins, former reliever <strong data-start=\"6901\" data-end=\"6917\">Glen Perkins<\/strong> mentioned names like Sands and Rogers without committing to a single option.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7096\">Atteberry then interjected with an important clarification: <strong data-start=\"7056\" data-end=\"7095\">the bullpen picture is not complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7098\" data-end=\"7327\">He told fans that the Twins will have <strong data-start=\"7136\" data-end=\"7175\">multiple additional bullpen options<\/strong> on the roster before the team reports to <strong data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7231\">Fort Myers<\/strong> next month. That aligns with everything we\u2019ve seen so far\u2014Rogers is the beginning, not the end.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7329\" data-end=\"7332\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7334\" data-end=\"7372\">Rogers Is the Start, Not the Finish<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_219,w_7983,h_4490\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_twins\/01jysa54275z84jajnwq.jpg\" alt=\"Minnesota Twins at the halfway point: Recap, playoff odds, superlatives\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7374\" data-end=\"7471\">The Twins bullpen now has structure. It has a foundation. What it does not yet have is certainty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7473\" data-end=\"7660\">Add one legitimate late-inning right-hander. Replace one or two fringe arms. Do that, and this bullpen begins to resemble a true <strong data-start=\"7602\" data-end=\"7620\">eight-man unit<\/strong> rather than a developmental experiment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7662\" data-end=\"7774\">The choice facing Minnesota is clear: settle for fragile upside, or take deliberate steps toward real stability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7776\" data-end=\"7853\">Taylor Rogers was a meaningful first move. Now the Twins must finish the job.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7855\" data-end=\"7959\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"7855\" data-end=\"7959\" data-is-last-node=\"\">How do you think Minnesota should complete the bullpen? 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