The 2022 Twins are currently in 3rd place with a 73-74 and are freefalling, as well as horribly injured. They are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 6-12 in their last 18 games. With each passing day, this team’s playoff chances are decreasing. While I hate to be a naysayer, I think it’s unlikely this team makes the postseason.
Let’s look ahead at 2023 for a moment. The starting rotation is always a question for the Twins. What will the Twins’ rotation look like in 2023?
Well, obviously we will see some of this year’s rotation remain in the rotation next year. There’s no doubt 2021-2022 offseason acquisition Sonny Gray and 2022 July trade deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle will both get spots in the 2023 rotation. Joe Ryan will also in all likelihood get a spot in the 2023 rotation. The remaining two spots, however, are more likely up for grabs.
Kenta Maeda, who missed the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery, could take one of the remaining two spots. The Twins have other options within the organization that could take up one of the remaining spots.
The Twins could take that route or they could be spenders in free agency this winter.
How do you think the Twins should go about building their 2023 rotation? Do they have the resources within the organization to build a (good) rotation in 2023? If not, who should they add in the offseason?