ImpactWinder didn't pitch in the minors last year after July 21 because of a right shoulder impingement, but he looks fully healthy as spring training begins. It's possible, even likely, that the Twins sign a veteran to fill out their starting rotation, but until then the fifth starter role is open. Winder looks like the leading candidate with Lewis Thorpe and Griffin Jax moving to the bullpen. However, the competition for the fifth starter role may not be settled until late in spring training and could be in flux early in the season if the Twins don't sign a veteran. He dominated at Double-A (1.98 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 31.3 K%, 4.8 BB%), but was less dominant in four starts at Triple-A (4.67 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 22.4 K%, 4.8 BB%).
MARCH 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
