Exciting Changes for the Minnesota Twins!

This morning, the Minnesota Twins made headlines with significant roster moves, bringing back fan favorites Willi Castro and Royce Lewis from the injured list, while Edouard Julien and Mickey Gasper were sent to Triple-A.

Edouard Julien's Struggles Continue

After a promising start as a rookie in 2023, Edouard Julien's bat has gone silent this season. With a disappointing .207 average and a 97 wRC+ through 58 games last year, many were hoping for a turnaround. Unfortunately, even after being sent down twice, his performance didn’t improve—he managed just .186 with a 49 wRC+ in an additional 36 games at the MLB level.

Despite making the Opening Day roster due in part to injuries to teammates, Julien has had a rough season in 2025, with numbers mirroring his troubled 2024. With a -0.5 FanGraphs WAR, it’s clear he needs more consistent at-bats in Triple-A to regain his confidence. The silver lining? His Statcast metrics show potential, boasting a .337 xwOBA, putting him in the 57th percentile.

Mickey Gasper's Return to the Minors

In less surprising news, Mickey Gasper has also been optioned back to Triple-A. The versatile 29-year-old, acquired this offseason, has been a jack-of-all-trades for the Twins, playing first base, second base, catcher, and left field across 17 games this season. However, he’s struggled at the plate with a .176 average and a meek 49 wRC+. This marks his second trip to Triple-A in just the current season.

Willi Castro's Comeback with a Mission

Willi Castro, an All-Star in 2024, has been sidelined with a right oblique strain since late April. Before his injury, he was off to a shaky start with a .227 batting average and an 89 wRC+. As the Twins' offense continues to struggle, they are counting on Castro to return strong and spark the lineup with his previous above-average performance.

With these changes, will the Twins find the spark they need? Fans are eagerly watching as Castro and Lewis reintegrate into the team, hoping for a turnaround in the season!