Report: Twins monitoring right-handed hitting DHs
The Minnesota Twins have focused much of their offseason attention on trying to find an appropriate deal for Brian Dozier, but with negotiations surrounding the second baseman at a standstill, it appears they're looking into adding to their ball club in other ways.
Minnesota is one of several clubs monitoring the free-agent market for a right-handed bat to fill the team's need for a designated hitter, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Rosenthal speculates the potential options the Twins may be interested in are Jose Bautista, Mark Trumbo, Mike Napoli, Chris Carter, and Mark Reynolds.
2016 stats
PLAYER | PA | HR | RBI | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jose Bautista | 517 | 22 | 69 | .817 | 1.4 |
Mark Trumbo | 667 | 47 | 108 | .850 | 2.2 |
Mike Napoli | 645 | 34 | 101 | .800 | 1.0 |
Chris Carter | 644 | 41 | 94 | .821 | 0.9 |
Mark Reynolds | 441 | 14 | 53 | .806 | 0.1 |
Minnesota reportedly met with representatives for Bautista on Wednesday, while the other names mentioned could come at bargain, according to Rosenthal.
As it stands, the Twins are projected to use a combination of Joe Mauer, Byung Ho Park, and Kennys Vargas at DH.
PLAYER | PA | HR | RBI | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joe Mauer | 576 | 11 | 49 | .752 | 1.0 |
Byung Ho Park | 244 | 12 | 24 | .684 | 0.1 |
Kennys Vargas | 177 | 10 | 20 | .833 | 0.6 |
The Twins finished 2016 with the worst record in baseball at 59-103.