Paredes Steps Up for Twins

In a gutsy debut, 25-year-old rookie pitcher Mike Paredes stepped into the fire for the Twins, pitching three and two-thirds innings in a losing effort against the Pirates — walking two early, striking out three, and allowing just one earned run. Coming in with the team down and the bullpen stretched thin, Paredes’ innings-eating performance offered a much-needed lifeline for a Twins staff struggling with depth and consistency. Despite a rough start and a five-game losing streak that’s pushed them seven games behind the division lead, Paredes’ emergence signals hope for a bullpen that’s been battered all season — and a team desperate to turn things around at home. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/805f11c9579fe439