The Minnesota Twins went on a strong showing before the MLB All-Star break. The Twins went 6-4 in the last 10 games; however, the team has given a notable injury update on shortstop Carlos Correa.
Minnesota placed Correa on the injured list with right plantar fasciitis, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. In addition, Chris Paddock is heading to the IL with a right forearm strain. In other news, the Twins promoted Edouard Julien from the minor leagues and activated Austin Martin off the IL.
Hopefully, Carlos Correa and his teammates have speedy injury recoveries. Through 75 games, Correa bats a .307 average, which ranks him seventh in the league. In addition, he has hit 13 home runs and accumulated 47 RBI along with a .896 OPS. The 29-year-old is a huge part of his team's offensive attack. The Twins will do all they can manage during Correa's injury.
Thankfully, the team possesses other stout offensive contributors with Ryan Jeffers and Willi Castor. Jeffers leads the Twins in home runs (14) in addition to 47 RBI and a.791 OPS, both of which are near the top 50 of MLB players. Meanwhile, Castor leads the team in hits (90) alongside his serviceable .265 batting average and .774 OPS.
Twins look to push strong despite injury woes
Minnesota comes out of the MLB All-Star Break with a 54-42 record, which places them second in the American League Central standings. However, the Twins must keep their foot on the gas during the second half of the season. The Kansas City Royals sit just one win behind them in the division.
The Twins are rumored to be making some changes by the July 30 trade deadline, specifically with their pitching. Minnesota reportedly believes that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is a perfect fit, per Dan Hayes.
The Twins are seeking a second-half rental to bolster the rotation and increase their chances as title contenders. Perhaps Kikuchi could fill their needs and help push them over the hump. ClutchPoints' Michael Gianakos provided more insight on Kikuchi on July 18.
“If Minnesota opts for a pitcher on an expiring contract, Kikuchi would be one of the best options. The former All-Star is in the last year of a three-year, $36 million contract. He’s earning $10 million this season but, should Minnesota acquire the veteran lefty, they’d only be on the hook for approximately $3 million of that salary before Kikuchi hits free agency in 2025,” Gianakos wrote.
It will be interesting to see how the Twins navigate their roster as they rev back up from the All-Star break.
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