Twins pitcher Louie Varland ready for start of spring training this week [Video]

North St. Paul native and Twins pitcher Louie Varland has enjoyed success as a starter and reliever in his first two major league seasons. The latter was a new role last September. Over 12 relief innings, he had 17 strikeouts and allowed just two runs, equaling an earned run average of 1.50.

But the plan right now is for Varland to be a starter, a role he wants. Between 2022 and 2023, his first 12 major league starts went well. He then struggled in his last three starts before being sent down to AAA-St. Paul.

Our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson caught up recently with Varland at workout at MASH Baseball in Savage before he took off for spring training. Twins pitchers and catchers hit the field in Fort Myers later this week.

***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Varland and to see him in action***

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