It would also clear the path for less experienced relievers like Michael Tonkin , Ryan Pressly , and Lester Oliveros to take bigger roles .
The Twins still have Mike Pelfrey and his one - pitch repertoire under contract for $5.5 million .
It would also clear the path for less experienced relievers like Michael Tonkin , Ryan Pressly , and Lester Oliveros to take bigger roles and the Twins still have Mike Pelfrey and his one - pitch repertoire under contract for $5.5 million .