The Minnesota Twins have had a decent track record when it comes to hitting on their first round picks the past couple of years, but a recent blemish was their selection of left-hander Tyler Jay back in 2015. The 25-year old has failed to live up to his expectations since then and with his continued struggles, the Twins threw in the towel, trading him to the Cinncinnati Reds for cash considerations on Tuesday night.
Coming out of the University of Illinois, nobody was sure whether Jay projected as a starter or a closer at the major league level.