Kevin Gausman of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
It’s no secret that the 2021 season hasn’t gone the way the Minnesota Twins have hoped. At 31-43, the team is tied for last place, 12 games behind the first-place White Sox. With the postseason becoming more distant with each passing day, it’s looking unlikely that the Twins will be where they want at the end of the season.
However, this doesn’t necessarily change the long-term goals of the team. It’s very much within the realm of possibility for Minnesota to re-up, make a few roster adjustments, and contend for the division title next season.