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Berrios pleased to remain in Twins’ rotation
- Updated: September 14, 2016
DETROIT — Rookie right-hander Jose Berrios said on Wednesday that he was thankful to get another chance to start on Friday against the Mets after meeting with manager Paul Molitor, pitching coach Neil Allen and bullpen coach Eddie Guardado on Tuesday.
Berrios, who came up as a highly regarded prospect, has struggled in the Majors, posting a 9.27 ERA with 42 strikeouts and 28 walks in 44 2/3 innings. He’s had only one quality start in 11 outings, and lasted 2 2/3 innings last time out against the Indians on Sunday. But the Twins are giving him another chance, and the 22-year-old said he wants to make the most of it.
“I take it with a lot of pride and enthusiasm because that’s what I want to do the rest of my career,” Berrios said through interpreter Carlos Font. “I want to pitch and show them I can do the things I’ve been doing in the Minor Leagues.”
Molitor said the meeting was focused on trying to get Berrios to shake off some of the pressure that comes with being a top prospect as well as getting him to harness his …
