Team Strengths: Despite the struggles of Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton, the Twins finished 13th in the majors in runs scored last year.
Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler and Jake Cave led an underrated outfield, while Jorge Polanco continued to develop into a solid-hitting shortstop. The Twins added Nelson Cruz, C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop in free service, adjusting a righthanded energy deficit, as well as versatile utilityman Marwin Gonzalez.
Team Weaknesses: The Twins drafted and signed 21 pitchers in the top few rounds from 2008-15 and have just two novices to show for it. While Jose Berrios and Kyle Gibson are staples in the turning, the battles to come up with additional depth has abandoned the Twins short of arms and donated to a 4.50 ERA last season, 22nd at the majors.
What They Were About ItThe Twins stayed to address their throwing shortage. Fernando Romero, Stephen Gonsalves and Kohl Stewart made the debuts last year and have a opportunity to play larger roles this year. As he recovered from Tommy John surgery, michael Pineda, who signed up last year, will make his Twins introduction as well.
Final Outlook: Added pitching thickness and power have the Twins in better position to compete than one year ago. Whether Sano and Buxton could find their 2017 form will go a long way toward determining if they struggle the Indians.
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