Twins’ Playoff Push Through Injury Gauntlet

The Twins are clinging to playoff hope despite a brutal 17-game stretch ending in a loss, sitting just three games behind the final AL wild card spot. With a 37-30 record and a projected 73-win pace, they face a brutal road ahead against elite teams like the Tigers, Cardinals, Rangers, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers. To survive, they must rediscover their offensive identity, reduce strikeouts, and get key injured stars like Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers, and Bailey Ober back in the lineup. Starting pitching remains thin, relying on solid performances from Joe Ryan and Zebby Matthews, while the bullpen still lacks a clear closer and setup man — a unit that must step up fast if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive. 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/6e35f987a3585cb2