Twins' Playoff Hopes Fade Fast | Minnesota Twins News

The Minnesota Twins’ playoff hopes are fading fast, trailing the wild card by three games with odds under 10% — and it’s not just bad luck. A crippled bullpen ranked dead last in ERA and walks, a brutal August record of 10-16, and key injuries to starters like Pablo Lopez and hitters like Byron Buxton have compounded the collapse. Even late-season calls-up Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper couldn’t fix the damage, as the team’s recent meltdown against the Tigers — blowing a lead and collapsing in the pen — perfectly encapsulates their season-long woes. 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/65fbccd10381f9d5