Nick Nelson

The handling of LF this spring has been interesting, given it’s one of the few “open” positions in the lineup.

Martin has started more games there (6) than anyone else

Outman hasn’t started there all spring

Keaschall has now started there twice (!)

Fair points. I will note that Larnach is only one year removed from a 116 OPS+, and has also never shown the kind of downside we saw with Roden and Outman last year. I don’t think Larnach is taking away opportunities from anyone, at worst he’s just delaying them

With how little they've been able to build up in the first half of camp, I could pretty easily envision Ryan or Ober having a delayed start to the season, or least not being quite ready to go on Opening Day.

Wonder who would get the nod in that case. SWR??

Joe Ryan makes his first official spring training appearance tomorrow. The big question: Is he gonna be able to build up adequately in time to start on Opening Day? He'll have a little over two weeks.

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: Left Field It's a crowded house in left field for the Twins, with top prospects knocking on the door.

Our spring position analysis series rolls on today at @twinsdaily.com with a look at left field. Maybe the most competitive position on the Twins roster. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

A big question that sticks out to me from this exercise: What exactly is Kody Clemens' role supposed to be?

He's barely played anywhere other than 2B, and he doesn't figure to see much time there in the regular season if Keaschall is healthy.

Spring Training Usage Tracker: Reading Into Twins Playing Time Trends Here's a rundown of who's been starting where through 17 games for the Twins

New @twinsdaily.com, a breakdown of who's been starting starts at each position this spring, and what to make of it. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Hot take: Trevor Larnach is underappreciated and it's good that he's on the roster. The Twins paid $4.5M to keep a proven solid hitter around and maximize depth.

(I'm not at all convinced that money would've been reinvested elsewhere if they non-tendered him.)

I believe he went over the service time threshold

Mick Abel was at it again today against Baltimore. 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R. He's up to 10 scoreless innings in 3 starts this spring with 13 strikeouts and, most importantly, ZERO WALKS.

Hype train picking up steam choo chooooo

Knock on wood etc, but dare I say the Twins are on a bit of a charmed health run this spring since Pablo injury? Minor scares for Ryan, Lewis, Buxton but all came out okay. Ober said he felt really good last night. Let's keep this energy going, we need it.

Buxton gets hit by a pitch in first official WBC game, obviously in a lot of pain, stays in initially. Now has been removed.

Hopefully just being cautious, USA is up 6 and they have a pretty great backup CF. Still, can’t make it up man.

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: Shortstop With Carlos Correa out of the picture, Minnesota is moving forward with youth and uncertainty at the shortstop position.

Orlando Arcia is starting at SS for the Twins tonight. He's among the candidates to back up Brooks Lee.

I wrote about the outlook for the position today at @twinsdaily.com: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: Third Base It's Royce Lewis or bust at third base for the 2026 Twins.

Today at @twinsdaily.com, an in-depth overview of third base, where we are all riding the Royce Lewis roller coaster: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Heading to Baltimore later this month for Opening Day. Planning to catch all three Twins/O's games.

Will be my first time at the ballpark or in the city. Welcoming any recommendations or advice!

Twins are definitely putting the "increased aggressiveness" mantra into practice in today's spring training game against the Rays.

5 stolen bases through 5 innings. Brooks Lee stole 3rd base.

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: Second Base Second base projects to be one of the strongest positions on the 2026 Twins, led by breakout player Luke Keaschall.

Second base, led by Luke Keaschall coming off his special rookie campaign, projects to be one of the Twins' strongest and most improved positions in 2026.

My breakdown at @twinsdaily.com: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Twins Daily 2026 Top Prospects: #10 Charlee Soto, RHP With a triple-digit fastball and overpowering changeup, Charlee Soto will be a force if he stays healthy.

Here's my writeup on @twinsdaily.com's #10 ranked prospect for 2026, RHP Charlee Soto: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

It's early spring training. It doesn't really matter. Still, you don't *love* to see it.

Suns out, snow's melting, and the Yankees are absolutely clobbering Twins pitching. Now it really feels like baseball season.

Twins Daily 2026 Top Prospects: #16-20 Today we start countdown of the Twins Daily Top 20 Prospect rankings. Find out who ranks 16th through 20th.

We're doing our annual spring top 20 Twins prospect down at @twinsdaily.com

Yesterday, @SethTweets wrote up our choices for 16-20: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Today, I've got 11-15: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

The Pros and Cons of 4 Different Twins Lineup Permutations With their current personnel, the Twins need to accept the drawbacks of any lineup they run out.

How might the Twins lineup come together against RHP and LHP this season? Is there a way to optimize for both offense and defense with the current roster makeup?

New @twinsdaily.com: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: First Base As usual, the Twins are turning to outside help at first base. The outlook isn't great.

Next up in the @twinsdaily.com position analysis series: first base.

Once again the Twins are turning to outside help at a position where they've oddly been completely unable to develop their own talent. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Twins hitters I am especially high on this year:

Lewis - I'm buying into the health and offseason work

Wallner - Took his lumps, now time to click. 40+ HR??

Buxton - Obvious reasons

Clemens - Idk why, I just find myself believing

Minnesota Twins 2026 Position Analysis: Catcher What should fans expect from the catching position this year as Ryan Jeffers approaches the likely end of his Twins career?

Each spring I put together a series of in-depth breakdowns for each position on the Twins roster.

Today we kick things off with a look at catcher, where the end of an era meets a new future roadmap.

twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Can Austin Martin Become a Trusted Center Field Option for the Twins? Can he show major improvement following a rough debut in the Twins outfield?

The key question for Austin Martin this year, same as last year: Do the Twins trust him in center field? If yes, I think he makes the Opening Day roster. If no, I doubt it.

Last year, Martin played pretty regularly for the Twins post-deadline but didn't appear in CF after 8/15.

From last January:

Things have changed greatly in less than a month's time!

Updated guess at Opening Day bullpen for Twins:

Hendriks, Sands, Rogers, Chafin, Topa, Orze, Banda, Festa

Don't wanna overreact but Twins pitchers are looking REALLY good in early spring action and that is very encouraging to see. Mick Abel cooking against Detroit today.

Good showing from the Louie Varland return package in today's Twins ST game against the Braves.

Kendry Rojas: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K

Alan Roden: 2-for-3 with a grand slam

Joe Ryan Scratched From First Spring Start with Back Tightness Joe Ryan was scratched from his first spring start, but initial indicators don't sound overly serious.

Quick writeup on Joe Ryan being scratched from his first spring start with lower back tightness. The takeaway for now: don't panic.

@johnbonnes.bsky.social is on the scene and we'll have more info and updates at @twinsdaily.com as they become available. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...