Projected Twins rotation and key relievers

Phil Hughes, RH

2014: 16-10, 3.52 ERA.

Set MLB record for highest strikeout-to-walk ratio (11.63).

Ricky Nolasco, RH

2014: 6-12, 5.38 ERA.

Twins need him to be closer to his 2013: 13-11, 3.70 ERA.

Kyle Gibson, RH

Had 1.31 ERA in his 13 victories, 8.10 ERA in his 12 defeats.

Tommy Milone, LH

2014: 6-4, 4.18 ERA with Oakland, Twins.

Had 25-19 record for A's in 2012-13.

Mike Pelfrey, RH

Gets another chance to start because of Ervin Santana's suspension.

Casey Fien, RH

2014: 5-6, 3.98 ERA.

Appeared in 146 games past two years, taking over as top setup man last year.

Glen Perkins, LH

Closer has 70 saves past two seasons, and had save in 2014 All-Star Game at Target Field.