Ryan Pressly will enter spring training with a a chance for a high-profile role in the Minnesota bullpen, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I don't think people realize how well (Pressly) was throwing the ball before he got hurt (strained latissimus) l

Pressly will enter spring training with a chance for a high-profile role in the Minnesota bullpen, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I don't think people realize how well (Pressly) was throwing the ball before he got hurt (strained latissimus) last year, and now he's healthy," said manager Paul Molitor.

Analysis:

Pressly showed promise in the bullpen with a 94.2 average mph fastball and a decent 7.1 K/9 last season. A strained right lat muscle injury ended his season in early August, but it sounds like he'll be fully healthy heading into spring training. He could be among the top setup men for Glen Perkins along with Kevin Jepsen, Trevor May, and Casey Fien.