Chris Paddack

Three takeaways for the off day: With Chris Paddack in need of a breather, whom could the Twins tap to slide into the rotation in his stead?

López's recent struggles look a lot like last season at this time, but can the Twins count on him to turn things around again?

Plus a look at how much the Twins improved their American League Central position and playoff odds with 12 straight wins.

“I wasn’t gonna be the guy who ended the streak,” said Paddack, whose dominant outing allowed the Twins to eventually break it open.

"It feels like we’re behind a lot, we’re behind fairly early and it’s hard to play baseball like that," Rocco Baldelli said.

After missing most of the past two seasons, Paddack returned to throw 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Astros in the 2023 ALDS.

Plus thoughts on Royce Lewis, Matt Canterino, Austin Martin, Jose Miranda and Twins players with futures in television.

Plus, how the Twins plan to use Carlos Santana to take advantage of his switch-hitting ability and fielding chops at first base.

Returning with his high-octane raw stuff intact, Canterino is quickly reestablishing himself as one of the Twins' top pitching prospects.

Plus reasons for Twins optimism, offseason predictions, early AL Central odds and confidence in Chris Paddack.

Can the Twins pull off another offseason trade for a frontline starter like they did previously to land Gray, Maeda and Pablo López?

“We saw a preview of what we think Chris Paddack could be in the rotation,” Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said.

With questions throughout the roster and plans to lower payroll, the Twins are facing tough decisions as they plan for 2024.

Paddack has a chance to be a big part of the Twins' playoff bullpen before moving back into the rotation next season.

How will the Twins fill their 26-man roster for the best-of-three opening-round series? There are tough decisions to be made.

Plus the return of Willi Castro, the impending return of Alex Kirilloff and how the Twins plan to build a playoff-caliber bullpen.

After playing outstanding ball to start the homestand, the Twins faltered Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

With an opportunity to reduce the pressure on himself to return more quickly and perform for his next contract, Paddack opted for security.