5 MLB teams most screwed over without a 2020 season

4. The Minnesota Twins were poised to run away with the AL Central

The weakest division in MLB is by far the American League Central, where the Minnesota Twins won 101 games to cruise to a division title. Three of the five teams in the AL Central lost at least 89 games with both the Tigers and Royals finishing with over 100 losses.

Knowing the opportunity they had in front of them the Twins made big moves this offseason, signing Josh Donaldson to a four-year deal and fortifying their pitching depth. The signings should make a roster that won 101 games a year ago even better, a frightening prospect for the rest of the division.

The Chicago White Sox did improve a bit, but that was clearly offset by the Cleveland Indians weakening themselves via the Corey Kluber trade. Minnesota was set to stampede through the AL Central again and cruise into the postseason where another showdown with the New York Yankees could await.

That would all go up in smoke if the MLB season is canceled, leaving the Twins without an opportunity to make a playoff run. Minnesota’s young core would also move another year closer to free agency without the Twins receiving any on-field benefits from it.

There is also concern that the White Sox could make another push this winter to add impact players to challenge the Twins in the division. Losing this season would be a big blow to Minnesota.