Devin Smeltzer.
Tyler Wells.
Devin Smeltzer.
Tyler Wells.
Two names that, last season, not even the most diehard baseball fan could be excited about. Bullpen depth, mostly likely, and we’re talking way deep in the farm system. Call ‘em The Expendables.
Until 2022, that is, when Smeltzer and Wells became full-time starters for their teams and busted out. From only 19 career games in four seasons to one of the Twins’ best starters in 2022, Smeltzer had an impressive 2-0 record and 1.