Twins gamble on 6-8 slugger Carson McCusker at designated hitter against Carlos Rodón, hoping to spark a DH corps in a season where Minnesota has struggled for pop. McCusker teased power in prior at-bats, including a 402-foot pinch-hit homer, and quickly showed why the club is willing to take a swing with him. He went 0-for-2 versus Rodón but gave Minnesota a contrasting, disciplined look and a potential path to more RBI from the DH spot.

Beyond McCusker, the article notes Christian Vázquez’s rehab timeline in Memphis, with plans to extend live BP and a return to the field. Pablo López continues to be a positive off-field story as the Clemente Award nominee, while the report also touches on OBP, DH production, and the broader roster moves aimed at stabilizing the lineup down the stretch.