Bullpen Instability Fuels 2027 Closer Decision

Minnesota still needs a left-handed option and another high-leverage arm; coverage pitches an Emilio Pagán reunion but reports no Twins pursuit. Andrew Morris’s 4.40 ERA over 73.2 innings included a strong midseason stretch and late-season collapse, leaving his potential as a stabilizer uncertain. Hoffman had a 2.50 ERA in 18 innings before elbow surgery and is expected to begin throwing in eight weeks; reports say the club expects him ready for 2027, though recovery is not guaranteed.