FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins’ roster began coming into focus on Friday when veteran right-hander Liam Hendriks was granted his release.
Minnesota had signed Hendriks with the hope he could regain his pre-injury form and serve as both a late-inning stalwart and a positive clubhouse influence. However, he never quite found his form, and following a difficult outing against the Red Sox on Thursday night, he was released.
Hendriks’ release probably clears room for Dan Altavilla or Zak Kent, or both, to make the club’s Opening Day bullpen.