Spring Training/WBC Thread: Twins vs Puerto Rico

FORT MEYERS, FL - MARCH 03: Willi Castro #3 of Team Puerto Rico bats during the game between the Team Puerto Rico and the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Fort Meyers, Florida. (Photo by Kylie Bridenhagen/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

First Pitch (CT):12:05
TV: Twins.TVand MLB.TV (FREE)
Radio: Audacy App
Know Yo’ Foe: Go on vacation to Puerto Rico or something

What to watch: The three backup SS options are all in the lineup as they fight for the Twins’ final roster spot. Gray at SS, Arcia at 3B, and Kreidler in RF. Also, Willi Castro and Christian Vazquez make their grand returns to Fort Myers (which many poeple call the Minneapolis of Florida).

Lineups

Twins	Puerto Rico
SP: Zebby Matthews	SP: TBD
1. Austin Martin, LF	1. Willi Castro, 2B
2. Kody Clemens, 2B	2. Heliot Ramos, LF
3. Josh Bell, 1B	3. Nolan Arenado, DH
4. Royce Lewis, DH	4. Carlos Cortes, RF
5. Alan Roden, CF	5. Emmanuel Rivera, 1B
6. Orlando Arcia, 3B	6. Christian Vazquez, C
7. Tristan Gray, SS	7. Edwin Arroyo, SS
8. Alex Jackson, C	8. Matthew Lugo, CF
9. Ryan Kreidler, RF	9. Luis Vazquez, 3B

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