Paddack showcased his tried and true fastball-changeup one-two punch, pounding the zone, but also gave some of his off-speed pitches a run and had a lot of success. He had an 18% whiff rate and an astounding 80% first-pitch strike rate.

After four years with the Twins, Paddack’s “life got twisted upside-down in a matter of 24 hours,” he said. So did his standing in the AL Central.