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The Minnesota Twins finished 77-85, third in the AL Central, but the future looks bright with young stars Walker Jenkins and Brooks Lee leading the charge. Josh Bell delivered a crucial home run in the season finale against the Texas Rangers.

Hosts Kelly and Gary discuss the catcher battle between Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers, the crowded bullpen featuring Taylor Rogers and A.J. Minter, and the impact of the new automated ball-strike system on player development. They also analyze Dean Kremer's strong finish and the potential for Connor Prielipp to secure a rotation spot.

Key topics include the defensive strengths of the infield with Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee, the offensive power of Royce Lewis and Aaron Sabato, and predictions for the Twins making the playoffs in 2027 as health returns and young talent matures.

In this episode: Future Outlook & Robot Umps · Catcher & Bullpen Battles · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/min/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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