PT TODAY: Jepsen in line for saves for the Twins

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Twins | Kevin Jepsen expected to close
Minnesota Twins RP Kevin Jepsen is expected to fill in as the team's closer with RP Glen Perkins (shoulder) on the disabled list.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Depending on the severity of Perkins’ injury, Kevin Jepsen might have an opportunity to capture the closer’s role full time with a strong performance. Jepsen logged 15 saves in 2015 while pitching for both the Rays and Twins. Although Jepsen needs to improve his control (3.5 Ctl in 2015), his 7.6 Dom and 2.2 Cmd in 2015 indicate the ability to produce elite stats. However, Jepsen’s 82% S% in 2015...

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