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Twins 2019 depth chart

Here is the Twins' 2019 depth chart, with age, hitting or pitching side, and projected statistics from Fangraphs.

March 26, 2019 at 4:43AM
Twins infielder Jorge Polanco
Shortstop Jorge Polanco missed the first half of the 2018 season after a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Here is the Twins' 2019 depth chart, with age, hitting or pitching side, and projected statistics from Fangraphs.

CATCHER

Jason Castro, 31, LH

Projected: 8 HR, 33 RBI, .219

• Back as No. 1 after missing most of last season after knee surgery.

Mitch Garver, 28, RH

Projected: 5 HR, 22 RBI, .249

• Has pop at the plate, but low defensive rating as regular catcher in 2018.

Willians Astudillo, 27, RH

Projected: 6 HR, 27 RBI, .291

• Also plays infield spots, rarely strikes out or walks.

FIRST BASE

C.J. Cron, 29, RH

Projected: 25 HR, 78 RBI, .262

• Claimed off waivers after 30-home run season for Tampa Bay.

Tyler Austin, 27, RH

Projected: 4 HR, 13 RBI, .239

• Hit 17 home runs in 69 games combined for Twins and Yankees.

SECOND BASE

Jonathan Schoop, 27, RH

Projected: 22 HR, 72 RBI, .266

• All-Star for Orioles in 2017 but slumped badly last season.

Ehire Adrianza, 29, SH

Projected: 2 HR, 14 RBI, .254

• Valuable utility man, played 114 games last season.

SHORTSTOP

Jorge Polanco, 25, SH

Projected: 14 HR, 65 RBI, .272

• Missed half of last season because of a PED suspension.

THIRD BASE

Marwin Gonzalez, 30, SH

Projected: 15 HR, 60 RBI, .267

• Seven-position player starts at third to open season.

Miguel Sano, 25, RH

Projected: 26 HR, 75 RBI, .236

• Injury-prone former All-Star out until May because of infected cut.

LEFT FIELD

Eddie Rosario, 27, LH

Projected: 24 HR, 86 RBI, .277

• Team's most valuable player last season with 24 HR, 77 RBI.

CENTER FIELD

Byron Buxton, 25, RH

Projected: 15 HR, 54 RBI, .244

• After promising 2017, hit .156 in 28 games with Twins in 2018.

Jake Cave, 26, LH

Projected: 5 HR, 22 RBI, .249

• Acquired from Yankees, he was the Twins' top rookie last year.

RIGHT FIELD

Max Kepler, 26, LH

Projected: 20 HR, 74 RBI, .255

• Grand experiment is to move him to the leadoff spot.

DESIGNATED HITTER

Nelson Cruz, 38, RH

Projected: 35 HR, 101 RBI, .282

• Has more home runs than anyone over past five seasons.

STARTING ROTATION

Jose Berrios, 24, RH

Projected: 12-11, 4.28 era

• The Twins' lone 2018 All-Star (202 strikeouts in 192 innings).

Kyle Gibson, 31, RH

Projected: 12-11, 4.24 ERA

• In fifth season in Twins rotation, he had his best year (3.62 ERA).

Michael Pineda, 30, RH

Projected: 9-8, 4.13 ERA

• Missed last season after Tommy John surgery, knee injury.

Jake Odorizzi, 29, RH

Projected: 9-10, 4.98 ERA

• Averaged only five innings per start after coming over from Rays.

Martin Perez, 27, LH

Projected: 7-7, 4.63 ERA

• Looking for turnaround after Rangers demoted him to bullpen.

RELIEVERS

Blake Parker, 33, RH

Projected: 65 innings, 4.29

• Gets first shot at closer after earning 14 saves in 2018 for Angels.

Tyler Rogers, 28, LH

Projected: 60 innings, 3.63

• After rocky start, finished season with 26-inning scoreless streak.

Trevor Hildenberger, 28 RH

Projected: 50 innings, 4.09

• Sidearmer's ERA ballooned to 5.42 in his second big-league season.

Trevor May, 29, RH

Projected: 65 innings, 3.98

• Missed all of 2017 after Tommy John surgery, was strong upon his return last season.

Adalberto Mejia, 25, LH

Projected: 60 innings, 4.41

• Converted starter is not a high strikeout ratio pitcher.

Ryne Harper, 30, RH

Projected: NA

• Feel-good story of the spring has never pitched in the major leagues.

Addison Reed, 30, RH

Projected: 60 innings, 4.95

• Starts 2019 on the injured list because of a sore left thumb.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Minnesota Twins players and coaches posed for portraits during photo day at Spring Training Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Hammond Stadium on the grounds of the Twins' CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla.
Right fielder Max Kepler is slated to hit leadoff this season. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Minnesota Twins players and coaches posed for portraits during photo day at Spring Training Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Hammond Stadium on the grounds of the Twins' CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla.
Michael Pineda steps into the rotation in his return from elbow surgery. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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