EXPOSED: Minnesota Twins Bullpen WOES & Why Kendry Rojas, Connor Prielipp Call-Ups Transform The Pen

Minnesota Twins’ bullpen woes exposed after being swept by the Cincinnati Reds. Can call-ups Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp finally stabilize the pen? C.J. Baumgartner breaks down the sweeping changes coming to the Twins roster, examining how top pitching prospects could reshape Minnesota’s bullpen strategy short- and long-term while navigating injuries and underperformance.   Key discussion points include Austin Martin’s surprising rise as the Twins’ best hitter, Bailey Ober’s dominant starts, and ongoing defensive struggles plaguing the lineup. Updates on Emmanuel Rodriguez’s power surge in AAA, Royce Lewis’s rehab progress, and insights into prospects like Ryan Gallagher and Ben Ross highlight the future of the Twins farm system. With a crucial series against the New York Mets looming, questions remain: can fresh talent ignite a turnaround, or are the Twins poised to “turn back into a pumpkin”? Don’t miss this candid assessment of Minnesota’s playoff hopes.   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 Bullpen & Call-Ups Discussion of Twins' recent struggles, bullpen flaws, and the impact of promotion for pitching prospects Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp.   09:55 Stock Up/Down & Team Weaknesses Stock report on players like Austin Martin and Bailey Ober, plus critical analysis of the Twins' recent losses, issues with bullpen, defense, and clutch hitting.   19:49 Down on the Farm & Prospects Update Updates on notable minor leaguers such as Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ben Ross, and Royce Lewis's rehab, with discussion of potential call-ups and farm system depth.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   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. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.