Twins Finalize Roster, Face Uncertainties

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The Minnesota twins have finalized their 26-man roster after six weeks of spring training,

and are set to open the season Thursday afternoon in. Baltimore, for a 162-game grind.

Final moves included placing pitchers, David Festa, and Travis Adams on the 15-day injured list

while designating catcher Alex Jackson for. Assignment to clear space for Reliever Cody Lawarison.

Manager Derek Shelton named Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, and Bailey Ober to start the first three games

with Mick Able earning the fifth rotation spot. After a strong camp, position players feature catcher Ryan Jeffers,

third baseman Royce Lewis, Outfielders, Byron Bucston, Trevor Larnock, and Matt Walner, plus Utility.

Burst the tile hands like Tristan Gray, Austin Martin, and James Outman, who led spring with homers and steals.

The bullpen mixes lefties Taylor Rogers and Anthony Banda with newcomers like Zach Kent and Eric Orsay.

Fans and analysts question Keeping Larnock, a corner outfielder with average stats, over prospects like Alan Rodin,

while Royce Lewis and Bailey Ober must rebound from rough prior years after shaky springs.

The bullpen's lack of experience beyond a few vets raises concerns about late-ending reliability.

These roster choices and uncertainties will test the twins early as young talent aims to push them toward contention and a tough division.