Will Twins final playoff roster spot go to Rauch or Baker?
October 4, 2010 by Sara Marsh
Filed under Blog Network, Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have one final playoff roster spot left, and it’s pretty much down to two pitchers for the job: Jon Rauch or Scott Baker. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced that right-hander Kevin Slowey and lefty Jose Mijares will join the Twins roster in the bullpen, so that leaves one spot left for either Rauch or Baker. Who will it be? Jon Rauch is the likeliest candidate, but for one problem – a bad knee. Rauch received a cortisone shot in his left knee, which was also drained of fluid. Rauch was unable to pitch during the last of the Twins and Toronto Blue Jays series to end regular season play, but Rauch is expected to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Ron Gardenhire has said that a decision about the remaining playoff roster spot for the Twins – and the fates of Jon...
