Chris Paddack Ignites Twins’ Turnaround with Dominant Rotation Role
You guys, let’s talk about something special happening with the Minnesota Twins right now. If you haven’t been paying attention, you’re missing out on a run that’s become the talk of baseball—an 11-game winning streak that’s not just impressive, it’s transformative. And at the center of it? Chris Paddack, a guy whose story is quickly becoming one of redemption and resurgence.
Paddack has been lights out recently. His last six starts? A 2.06 ERA across nearly 40 innings. And Thursday’s performance against the Orioles was vintage brilliance—seven scoreless innings, just three hits allowed, and 13 swings-and-misses, despite a dip in fastball velocity. He’s doing it with command, with confidence, and with that fastball-changeup combo that’s starting to look unhittable again.
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It’s no fluke either. Since April 8, the Twins’ rotation leads the majors with a 2.63 ERA. That’s not just a hot streak—that’s dominance. Paddack has anchored the back end of the rotation, giving the team something they sorely lacked last year: consistency beyond the top two starters.
And get this—he’s doing it while walking fewer batters than ever, with just four walks in his last 24-plus innings. After two Tommy John surgeries, he’s found rhythm, control, and most importantly, trust from his teammates and coaches. He’s no longer the question mark. He’s part of the answer.
The vibe around the team has shifted completely. From Royce Lewis flashing his glove and heating up at the plate, to a bullpen that quietly leads the league in WAR, everything’s clicking. Even when adversity hit—like the scary collision between Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton—there’s a sense that this team is built to weather it. Sure, both players are in concussion protocol, and that’s a tough blow, but the depth is showing up in big ways. Guys like Willi Castro and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. are stepping up.
FanGraphs now gives the Twins a 59% shot at the playoffs—up from just 28% less than a month ago. That’s what a complete team turnaround looks like. That’s what a confident, unified clubhouse can achieve when the rotation finds its groove.
Chris Paddack may not be the ace, but right now, he’s the glue. The guy who’s turned doubt into dominance. And if this keeps up, the Twins aren’t just back—they’re a legitimate threat.
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