Royals Top Twins 2-1, Highlighting Pitching Struggles

The Minnesota Twins are facing significant challenges early in the season, struggling with pitching depth and performance issues as they lost to the Kansas City Royals 4-2. Their rotation, projected to be strong, is underperforming with an average ERA of 6.90, leading to a reliance on bullpen options that are quickly being exhausted. In a recent game, manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected after a controversial pitch clock violation, highlighting the team's frustrations. The Royals, benefiting from a strong outing by Cole Ragans and timely hits, capitalized on the Twins' mistakes to secure the win. As the Twins continue to grapple with injuries and poor performances from key pitchers, they are urgently seeking solutions to avoid further decline in the AL Central standings. The situation is compounded by the need for roster adjustments, with the team already designating players for assignment to manage their pitching staff.