Minnesota Twins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/25/24, 5:15 PM  by Will Chace | Modified on 6/25/24 at 5:16 PM in MLB Picks

innesota hosts the Arizona Diamondbacks in an interleague game in the Twin Cities this Wednesday. The Twins (43-35) are scheduled to play Simeon Woods Richardson as the starter that night, but are now in search of a Thursday replacement after Chris Paddack hit the IL with a shoulder problem. A 3-0 shutout of the Athletics was their most recent result, which can be mostly attributed to Pablo Lopez’s 14-strikeout, 2-hit, 8-inning masterclass. The mustached Venezuelan threw just one walk on the day in what was a respite from his terrible form in 2024 overall. Meanwhile, Arizona fans are growing anxious about the slimming prospects of returning to the postseason after making it all the way to the World Series last year. At 38-40, it will take a strong turnaround for them to do so, especially considering the dominant Dodgers will likely win the National League West division with a commanding 8.5-game lead.