Twins spring training capsule
February 20, 2021 at 11:58PM
Manager: Rocco Baldelli (third season)
2020 finish: 36-24, first place in the American League Central. Swept in two games by Houston in AL wild-card series.
Spring training park: Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla.
Fans: Slightly more than 2,400 fans will be allowed to attend games at Hammond Stadium, about 28% of normal capacity.
Additions: SS Andrelton Simmons (2020 with the L.A. Angels), P J.A. Happ (N.Y. Yankees), P Alex Colome (Chicago White Sox), P Matt Shoemaker (Toronto), P Hansel Robles (Angels).
Subtractions: OF Eddie Rosario (Cleveland), P Rich Hill (Tampa Bay), P Trevor May (N.Y. Mets), UT Marwin Gonzalez (Oakland), P Sergio Romo (Oakland), P Jake Odorizzi (TBA).
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