It’s not out of the question, but I don’t think it’s probable. Not yet anyway, but we’ll see how he does.

The Twins can use that second lefty, preferably someone who can pitch at least 2 innings, so Duensing and Perkins are fighting for that spot. But Lugo could be a dark horse.

Neshek would be best served facing live batters in extended spring traiing and maybe stay in Ft. Myers (weather) compared to New Brit or Rochester and then come back to Minnesota in a month. Remember, it might be cold/wet the first month at home AND on the road.

That would leave one spot. I could see the Twins giving that spot to Manship or Swarzak, both guys capable of pitching multiple innings. Assuming some startes might only throw 5 innings their first couple of times thru the rotation, you might need a low-end innings eater. You can shuffle either back to Rochester once you decide to recall Neshek and the rotation is pitching at least six apiece comfortably (got my fingers crossed).

I dubt that Slama, Delaney or Alex will make the cut. Until they get the closer chosen, the try-out spot will best be served by those with some experience.

The evils of being a pennant contender, you don’t get to throw people on the roster just to see how they will do, unless its mid-season and you are filling a reserve position becauseof injury (and that’s where having reliable backups come into play).