Why the Minnesota Twins Can Trust Kaelen Culpepper Going Into 2027

Podcast: Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins · Locked On Podcast Network, Brandon Warne, Dave Brown

Opublikowano: 2026-09-17

Kaelen Culpepper secures his spot as the Minnesota Twins 2027 shortstop after an impressive, if shortened, run. But concerns mount as trust in Yoendrys Gómez's closing abilities begins to fade. Can the Twins’ bullpen stabilize after a rocky second half, or is a shake-up looming before next season? CJ Baumgartner breaks down Culpepper’s production, the significance of his injury, and why Ryan Kreidler’s defensive prowess could make him the Twins’ go-to utility man on Opening Day. The discussion explores Luke Keaschall's clutch moments, issues in the Twins’ pitching strategy, rising young talent like Emmanuel Rodriguez and Walker...