MINNEAPOLIS -- An impressive run of solid starts by pitcher Tyler Duffey has ratcheted up the difficulty of the decision facing the Twins of how to use the rookie right-hander in the closing stretch of the season.
Concerns remain about Duffey's longevity, given that after a long Minor League season, he has never pitched this late into the year. The Twins continue to debate the possibility of limiting Duffey's innings or shutting him down for the year. But after Duffey's seven shutout innings in an 8-1 win over the Angels on Sunday, manager Paul Molitor said he's "optimistic" the rookie starter will be available for the final two weeks of the season.