Jose Miranda

For the second straight year, the Twins' lineup is rolling after a slow start. This time it took four weeks instead of four months.

Even with the roster crunch Lewis' impending return promises to create, Miranda seemingly has secured a spot on the active roster.

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?

"He's a difference-maker and a game-changer," Carlos Correa said of Lewis, who's been out with a quadriceps injury since Opening Day.

After a 2023 season wrecked by shoulder problems, Miranda has picked up where he left off as an impressive rookie in 2022.

Four takeaways from the Twins' four games versus the Tigers, including a late-inning implosion just when things were looking up.

Miranda had a promising rookie season in 2022 before appearing in only 40 major league games in 2023.

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

Plus a permanent role change for Jordan Balazovic and the status of Carlos Correa's plantar fasciitis after two months of rest.

Lewis returned from two major knee surgeries to hit .326 in 26 games for the Twins, but now he's back on the injured list.

Plus why Pablo López is better than he's looked, what the future holds for Jose Miranda and Trevor Larnach, and prospect updates.

With the majority of hitters falling short of preseason projections, the Twins' lineup has struggled to support a thriving rotation.

Kyle Farmer's return from the injured list forced the Twins to make a move, and they sent the struggling Miranda to Triple-A St. Paul.

Miranda is already a good hitter, but can he become great? And will he be able to stick at third base defensively?

Slumping for much of April like many of his teammates, Jose Miranda blasted a pair of home runs Wednesday.

They're still waiting to see how he handles playing third regularly, but the Twins are relieved Miranda is capable of manning the hot corner

Will the Twins' busy, bold, drama-filled offseason be enough to climb back to the top of the AL Central?

Plus updates on Jose Miranda's position, 2022 first-round pick Brooks Lee and players who returned to the team after playing in the WBC.