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Revamped Bullpen Helping to Keep Twins in Thick of Playoff Race
Trade additions and role changes have cut the Twins’ June bullpen ERA from 6.94 to 2.86 in July, lifting their playoff odds to nearly 40%, FanGraphs said.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series against the Padres in San Diego, holding a half-game lead in the race for the final wild-card berth.
- After a difficult first half where the bullpen ranked among the league's worst, the team's collective ERA dropped to 2.86 following multiple personnel changes made before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
- General Manager Jeremy Zoll acquired Minter, Tommy Nance, and Jeff Hoffman without sacrificing top prospects, giving Manager Derek Shelton versatile options for high-leverage situations.
- Covering 4 scoreless innings this week, the revamped group was pivotal in the sweep of the Atlanta Braves. "Our bullpen has been unbelievable," reliever Matthews said.
- Per FanGraphs, the Twins now hold a nearly 40% chance of reaching the playoffs as they pursue the third and final wild-card berth.
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