The Minnesota Twins are coming off one of the most interesting 2024 seasons in Major League Baseball. When bettors thought the team had the American League Central title wrapped up, the Twins had another plan. With Minnesota’s downfall and the Detroit Tigers getting red-hot simultaneously, a perfect storm in the Central was brewing. But hey, that was last year right? It’s in the past and the team should be looking into the future. Just like the team from the Twin Cities, bettors should be moving on to this season as well. What does 2025 have in store for Minnesota?
Twins Win Total UNDER 83.5 (+100)
Outlook Based Off Last Season
What the hell happened in Minnesota in 2024? If you’re a Twins fan, you may have experienced what it was like to be on the Titanic. Unfortunately for fans, you didn’t get drawn like one of Jack’s “French girls,” nor did Rose let you on the floating door, which seemed big enough for the both of you. The team ended with an 82-80 record, finishing 4th in the American League Central. They seemed to be in control of their own destiny playing way above .500 up until September stepped in and said “hold my beer!”
Entering the season’s final month, the Minnesota Twins had a 72-62 record. That’s right! They were ten games above .500 and looking to coast in the playoffs. Then one of the most epic collapses in recent sports history happened. As the Detroit Tigers kept getting hot, the Twins went in the opposite direction. Their record going into September may have been a little bit of false hope. The team was statistically very average. They were in the middle of MLB in Average, Home Runs, and ERA. So ending the season near .500 wasn’t as big a surprise as it may have seemed.
Offseason Moves
Minnesota was another team that was quite quiet in the offseason. This is somewhat surprising after the disastrous 2024 season. Carlos Santana, who led the team with 23 Home Runs in ’24, has signed with division rival Cleveland Guardians. Outfielder Max Kepler also left in free agency, signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. The only somewhat significant moves the team made were bringing in veterans Ty France and Harrison Bader on one-year deals. A couple of moves that, let’s face it, don’t really move the needle.
The biggest move for Minnesota was the one they didn’t make: They didn’t part ways with Manager Rocco Baldelli. You can’t deny the Twins’ fall in 2024 was eye-boggling. A team that had its destiny in its hands completely dropped the ball. That aura could be lingering from last season and bleed into 2025. The team may struggle within their own division.
Final Thoughts
Baseball is not usually a sport that one season carries over to the next. The Minnesota Twins clubhouse may be the exception to the rule. This team had one of the biggest collapses in recent sports history. The team and staff haven’t made many changes. So some may wonder if the hangover from last September will have any effect.
America’s pastime is such a mental game and enthusiasts will tell you it is a game of failure. That is why I wouldn’t be surprised if this team struggles in 2025. Analysts expect the Tigers to be better, the young Royals are improving, and the Guardians seem to always be at the top of the division. I guess the Twins can abuse the White Sox like everyone else, but will that be enough to compete?
The Pick Is In: Minnesota Twins UNDER 83.5 (+100)
