Twins at Wild Card Brink | Minnesota Twins News

The Minnesota Twins are defying expectations, tied for the last wild card spot as the second half begins—no one saw them here. Facing the Cubs, they’re riding a clubhouse buzz under Derek Shelton, but they desperately need pitching help and bullpen depth before the August 3 trade deadline. With a brutal schedule against playoff contenders, their next few weeks will decide if they’re for real or just pretending. Defensively, Shelton’s shuffling is paying off—moves like Royce Lewis at first and rookies Brooks Lee and Kody Clemens are stabilizing things. Even with Byron Buxton’s hip issue, their high-scoring offense could thrive with these adjustments. And looming? Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins, both showing flashes in Triple-A, might get their shot—if they’re called up before a potential lockout, and if they’re added to the 40-man roster. This is their make-or-break moment: will they buy, sell, or surprise us into October? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3483ccdf7d15af16