The Twins host the Red Sox on July 28, 2025, in a must-win game. Can Simeon Woods Richardson outduel Richard Fitts and stop Minnesota's slide? Recap inside.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The lights are on at Target Field, and the pressure is mounting. The Minnesota Twins, desperate to halt a two-game slide and claw their way back in the AL Central, kicked off a pivotal series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. With the team's record dipping five games below .500, tonight's matchup feels like more than just another game; it's a statement opportunity.
At 50-55, every game feels like a turning point, and tonight is no exception.
All eyes are on Simeon Woods Richardson as he takes the ball for the Twins. Sporting a 5-4 record and a 4.15 ERA, 'SWR' has been a key piece of the rotation but is looking for a strong outing to get the team back on track. He faces Boston's Richard Fitts, a right-hander still finding his footing in the big leagues with a 1-4 record and a 4.87 ERA. On paper, it's a winnable game for Minnesota, but as fans know all too well, games aren't won on paper. The offense needs to provide run support early and take the pressure off their young starter.
While the focus is on tonight's game, the team is still navigating recent roster turbulence. The placement of pitcher David Festa on the 15-day injured list last week continues to test the organization's pitching depth. The recall of Travis Adams from Triple-A St. Paul plugged the immediate hole, but it highlights the thin margins the Twins are working with. With no other moves announced today, the current squad is what they're riding with, making the health and performance of every player on the active roster absolutely critical down the stretch.
As the July 31st trade deadline looms, the Twins' front office has been conspicuously quiet. No new rumors, no minor transactions, just... silence. Is this the calm before a storm? Are Falvey and Levine working the phones on a blockbuster deal behind the scenes, or are they content to stand pat and trust the current roster to turn things around? The lack of news is, in itself, a major storyline. Fans are anxiously waiting to see if reinforcements are on the way, and each quiet day only ratchets up the tension.
Tonight's result against the Red Sox will set the tone for the entire week. A win could be the spark that ignites a much-needed run, while a loss would only deepen the hole. With the trade deadline clock ticking and the season hanging in the balance, the next few days are shaping up to be the most important of the year for the Minnesota Twins.
