ALL GOOD? Why The Minnesota Twins Lineup Will Still CRUSH Without Byron Buxton... For Now

Minnesota Twins brace for Byron Buxton’s IL stint, but can their explosive offense keep the playoff push alive? With clutch hitting in key moments and big performances from Kody Clemens, Brooks Lee, and Josh Bell, the Twins remain a force in the AL Wild Card and Central races. Rising stars and returning contributors like Ryan Jeffers fuel optimism for a resilient lineup, even as the pitching staff and bullpen face lingering questions.   CJ Baumgartner spotlights Derek Shelton’s bullpen strategy, arguing Yoendrys Gómez deserves the ninth-inning spotlight as Minnesota seeks late-game stability. The conversation turns to the upcoming MLB Draft—should the Twins take a swing at high-upside prospect Grady Emerson, compared to Bobby Witt Jr.? Key insights cover the team’s prospect pipeline, trade considerations, and the high stakes surrounding Minnesota’s next moves. Don’t miss this rundown of the Twins’ most pressing challenges and bold opportunities.   Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 Twins Offense Without Buxton Analysis of the Minnesota Twins' offensive outlook following Byron Buxton's placement on the injured list; discussion on lineup changes and offensive sustainability.   10:16 Yoendrys Gómez Closing Debate Breakdown of bullpen roles, particularly the argument for Yoendrys Gómez as the primary closer and bullpen management strategy.   22:58 Grady Emerson Draft Profile Examination of draft prospect Grady Emerson, his upside compared to Bobby Witt Jr., and the Twins’ options with the number three overall pick.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.     Proton It’s easy to get started. Right now, Proton VPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two-year plan when you go to https://ProtonVPN.com/LOCKEDONMLB.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.