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- Updated: August 25, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — After posting a 10.20 ERA through his first four Major League starts, the Twins sent highly regarded prospect Jose Berrios to Triple-A Rochester for more seasoning, and he responded by posting a 2.71 ERA over 13 starts in the Minors to get his second call to the big leagues.
The Twins were hopeful he’d find more success in his second go-around, but it simply hasn’t worked out that way, as he’s continued to struggle. The right-hander had another rough outing in Thursday’s 8-5 loss to the Tigers and was optioned to Triple-A Rochester along with fellow right-hander Tyler Duffey. Lefty Andrew Albers will be called up on Friday, while the other roster move is to be announced.
Berrios went five innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and five walks. The 22-year-old has an 8.59 ERA in five starts since the promotion. Twins manager Paul Molitor compared the decision to send him down to the one the club made in late July, when fellow top prospect Byron Buxton was optioned instead of trying to figure it out in the Majors.
“I think you can recall our Buxton conversations about how it gets to a …
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