Minnesota Twins

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American League Central Preview: Midwest Makeovers

Of all the divisions in the major leagues, this could be one of the toughest to predict. Many changes have occurred with most of the five teams here, and one of the clubs which overhauled the most will see an immediate payoff in the standings. CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2013 Predicted Wins Over/Under: 80.5 The South

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A.L. Central Preview: Twins Lack Power, Health and Stars

The Minnesota Twins had a difficult road to travel in 2011. Injuries and poor play devastated the Midwestern club, and they narrowly avoided a 100-loss season despite spending a club-record $113 million in salaries. The Action: There has been much movement to and from Target Field in the off-season. Longtime Twin Michael Cuddyer went to

Statistics

	w-l	money	home	away
ML	77-84	$-876	48-32	29-52
ATS	85-76	$1138	44-36	41-40

	o/u	home	away
O/U	79-78-4	39-39-2	40-39-2

American League Central Standings

team	win/loss	ats	o/u
KC	58-103	78-83	70-81-10
MIN	77-84	85-76	79-78-4
CHW	62-99	83-78	75-77-9
CLE	91-73	75-89	77-76-11
DET	64-97	82-79	70-83-8

Team Leaders

HR	Eddie Rosario	24
BA	Kyle Gibson	1
SB	Eddie Rosario	8

Offense

	season stats	rank
Runs/g	4.56	13
Ba	0.25	15
Ops	0.72	18
Hr	166	23
Sb	47	27

Full Stats

Defense

	season stats	rank
Era	4.5	9
Whip	1.38	8
Ks	1328	21
Complete games	2	14
Errors	-	-

Full Stats

Line Up - Last Game

Hitter

Player	Pos
Juan Graterol	C
Chris Gimenez	C
Willians Astudillo	3B
Max Kepler	RF
Logan Forsythe	2B
Robbie Grossman	LF
Mitch Garver	DH
Tyler Austin	1B
Jorge Polanco	SS
Jake Cave	CF
Joe Mauer	1B

Pitchers

Player	Pos
Matt Magill	RP
Andrew Vasquez	RP
Taylor Rogers	RP
Trevor Hildenberger	RP
Trevor May	RP
Oliver Drake	RP
Matt Belisle	RP
Zack Littell	SP

Injuries

Player	Pos	Description	Notes
Jason Castro Jason C	C	Out indefinitely - Knee - 05/05/18	+ -
Castro has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a meniscus tear in his right knee and there is currently no timetable for recovery.
Brian Dozier Brian D	2B	Ques Tues - Rest - 05/01/18	+ -
Dozier is not expected to play against the Blue Jays on Tuesday as he is to be rested.
Miguel Sano Miguel S	3B	Mid May - Hamstring - 04/28/18	+ -
Sano is on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and it is uncertain if he will return during the middle of May.
Lance Lynn Lance L	SP	Prob Mon - Ankle - 04/26/18	+ -
Lynn is expected to make his next scheduled start Monday against the Blue Jays despite hurting his ankle in the last game.
Joe Mauer Joe M	1B	Ques Tues - Rest - 04/24/18	+ -
Mauer is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's game against the Yankees as he is to be rested.
Max Kepler Max K	CF	Prob Fri - Knee - 04/18/18	+ -
Kepler exited the last game due to a right knee injury but is expected to play Friday against the Rays.
Anibal Sanchez Anibal S	SP	Late May - Hamstring - 04/18/18	+ -
Sanchez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and it is likely he will be activated before the end of May.
Byron Buxton Byron B	CF	Ques Thurs - Toe - 04/17/18	+ -
Buxton has landed on the 10-day disabled list due to left big toe injury but is aiming to return Thursday against the Angels.
Addison Reed Addison R	RP	Prob Wed - Throat - 04/11/18	+ -
Reed is battling strep throat but is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Eddie Rosario Eddie R	LF	Ques Tues - Rest - 04/10/18	+ -
Rosario is not expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Astros as he will likely be given the day off.

Injuries