FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins' first roster moves of the spring have reduced the number of pitchers on their roster by six.
Twins send six, including Jhoan Duran and Jordan Balazovic, to minors
There are still 26 pitchers in the major league camp with two weeks until Opening Day.
March 14, 2021 at 5:38PM
Righthanders Bailey Ober, Dakota Chalmers, Jhoan Duran and Jordan Balazovic were all optioned to the alternate training site — the Class AAA St. Paul Saints, once the minor league season begins in May — on Sunday.
In addition, righthander Ian Gibault and lefthander Danny Coulombe, each of whom have major league experience, have been reassigned to minor league camp, the team announced.
The reductions leave the Twins with 26 pitchers, including five nonroster invitees.
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