Slashing payroll yet again and ignoring glaring weaknesses during the offseason went every bit as badly as feared, but the Twins' problems didn't end there.
Even with a losing record, and a 7-10 mark in August, the Twins hold the AL's last wild-card spot and 40 percent playoff odds. Will they get across the finish line?
After slow starts, Lewis and Wallner were sent to Triple-A in May. Three months later, one is back in the Twins' plans and one sounds resigned to moving on.
Taking stock of the Twins' highs and lows at the season's midpoint, and looking ahead to their chances of avoiding the same second-half fate as last year.
Abel's latest setback came on the verge of rejoining the rotation; Wallner is doing his best Royce Lewis impression at Triple-A, but will it convince the Twins?
Lewis played first base and second base in his first two games back in the Twins' lineup, and their crowded infield may soon be adding a top-100 prospect.
