The Minnesota Twins announced that Rule 5 draft pick Eiberson Castellano will not be included in their Opening Day roster, opening a spot for Randy Dobnak. The right-hander, who has spent his entire career with the Twins since being signed as an undrafted free agent, will take on a long relief role. Despite a strong debut and initial success, Dobnak's recent performances have struggled due to injuries and inconsistent pitching across his roles, particularly in 2021 and 2022, where he faced significant challenges and spent 2023 at Triple-A.
Eiberson Castellano will not make the Opening Day roster for the Twins, leading to an open spot that will be filled by Randy Dobnak in long relief.
Despite being with the Twins since 2017 and earning a contract extension, Dobnak faced challenges in both starting and relief roles over the past seasons.
Dobnak’s 2020 performance showed promise with a strong groundball rate, but injuries and struggles have hindered his career trajectory since then.
The decision to assign Dobnak to a long relief role reflects the team’s current roster needs and their recent moves regarding the 40-man roster.
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