Most Twins fans have never heard of this starting pitcher, but he's on our 40 man major league roster. The Twins acquired him as a rule 5 pick from the Marlins, which means IF he doesn't stay on the major league roster at the end of spring training he will have to go BACK to the Marlins.
The guy has great stuff (a 99mph fastball and some some good off-speed alternatives) but he's also a little wild at times. He could very well be our fifth starter when the season starts, especially after all the minor league pitching cuts we made yesterday.
It's possible the Twins will also use him in long relief when a starter gets in trouble early.
Just another name to watch for, because he may not be with us long...
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