Cole Sands has emerged as dominant high-leverage reliever for TwinsSands started the season on the right foot, posting a 2.89 ERA in 28 innings through June 8. But since then, Sands has arguably been the Twins' best reliever who did not get traded. Since July, Sands has a 2.73 ERA, 2.99 FIP, 32 strikeouts, six walks and five holds in 26 1/3 innings. He had an excellent season in 2024, posting a 3.28 ERA (2.68 FIP) with a 29.1% strikeout rate and 4.1% walk rate. pic.twitter.com/cicLDVWoaZ — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 20, 2024If the Twins want to be competitive in 2026, rebuilding their bullpen, which ranks 24th in bullpen ERA (4.55) this season, is necessary.