FORT MYERS, FLA. — Nick Gordon's development into a valuable super-utility player became one of the highlights of the Twins' 2022 season. To reward him, they traded for two players to reduce his role.
Michael A. Taylor, who has won a Gold Glove, will be Byron Buxton's backup in center. Kyle Farmer, who has gotten 1,112 at-bats over the past two seasons, will back up Carlos Correa at short. Both can play elsewhere, but might not need to, because Gordon covers more ground than Kentucky bluegrass.
You've heard of "glue guys''? Gordon is a grout guy, filling in wherever needed. Last year, he played second base, third base, pitcher, shortstop, left field, center field and DH. He also pinch hit and pinch ran. The previous season, he also played right field.
