Twins Option Zebby Matthews, Finalize Rotation Plans
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-hander Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul, effectively setting their starting rotation for the upcoming season barring injuries or trades.
- Joe Ryan has been named the Opening Day starter following Pablo López’s season-ending UCL surgery, with Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson also securing rotation spots.
- Taj Bradley and Mick Abel will fill out the final two rotation positions after a competitive battle with Matthews and the injured David Festa.
- Bradley, acquired from the Rays, has shown improved performance this spring with increased fastball velocity and strong strikeout rates, while Abel, obtained from the Phillies, has dominated in spring training with a 2.00 ERA and high strikeout percentage.
