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Minnesota Sports Fan on MSNDodgers, Twins in Trade Talks Over Prized Bullpen AssetsThe Minnesota Twins are getting calls on top relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. The Los Angeles Dodgers are among those interested.
The Minnesota Twins have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball — that is, when the big names are healthy. With Pablo López, Bailey Ober, and Zebby Matthews set to return soon, starting pitching should once again be a strength of the team. The bullpen, aside from a few rocky appearances in June, have been lights out.
The Twins are a team on the fringe of contention and up for sale. How will they approach the trade deadline? Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
"We understand the reality there's a real chance we have a different locker room in 10 days," Ryan Jeffers said.
The Twins made a trade with the Dodgers over the All-Star break, to add depth to one of baseball’s best bullpens.
The Twins enjoyed a stroll in the ballpark Sunday, waltzing to a 7-1 victory over the walk-happy Rockies. Colorado pitchers issued four leadoff walks — three by starter German Marquez — and Minnesota hit four home runs, denying Colorado a rare three-game sweep at Coors Field.
Germán Márquez pitched just three innings for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, a 7-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
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