While it feels like there are only negatives to take away from the Twins' 2025 season, there are still some positives regarding the team, including the emergence of Cole Sands.
Cole Sands has emerged as dominant high-leverage reliever for Twins
Sands started the season on the right foot, posting a 2.89 ERA in 28 innings through June 8. He ran into trouble in June, however, allowing 10 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings. But since then, Sands has arguably been the Twins' best reliever who did not get traded.
Since July, Sands has a 2.