Odorizzi gave up five runs on two home runs while retiring just two batters in Sunday's spring training loss to Toronto. Odorizzi said he was focusing on using his curveball and wasn't bothered by the results, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "I didn't throw many fastballs, but that was by design. I'm not going to go to my good stuff when I want to work on the other stuff that's not as good," he said.

EDGE Analysis

This is an example of when spring training results may not indicate much with a veteran who is assured of a spot in the rotation. Odorizzi looks fully healthy and set to begin the season in the rotation. The Twins may use an opener for Odorizzi's starts, given that he struggles mightily the third time he faces a lineup, but this could actually lead to him qualifying for more wins in 2019.