Twins face roster decisions after spring training performances

In a spring training game on Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins lost 6-5 to the Detroit Tigers. The game highlighted some important roster decisions the team needs to make soon. Manager Rocco Baldelli is considering who will make the team, especially between pitcher Eiberson Castellano and catcher Mickey Gasper. Castellano pitched poorly in his outing. He faced six batters, allowing four to reach base and three to score. His biggest issue was not throwing enough strikes. He threw just 11 strikes out of 26 pitches. Castellano has struggled throughout spring training, walking nine batters and posting a high ERA of 9.35. Despite this, Baldelli acknowledged Castellano's talent. He mentioned that Castellano showed good skills in a previous game but needs to improve on his command. Castellano was drafted from the Phillies and must stay on the major league roster all season unless the Twins return him. This makes the team’s decision more complex, as they do not want to keep an unproductive player. Meanwhile, Mickey Gasper is making a strong case to remain on the team as a flexible bench option. He caught Jhoan Duran in the game and has been impressing with his bat, raising his average to .313. Baldelli praised Gasper's versatility, noting he can play multiple positions and help the team in various situations. As spring training comes to a close, the Twins face tough decisions about their roster. Baldelli expressed confidence in both players' efforts and talent but noted the challenges ahead. The team will need to finalize their roster decisions soon.