Regular Season
The Twins got off to an average start. However, the Chicago White Sox had a fantastic start to the season. The Twins tried to stay close in the standings, but their offense just wasn't enough. The Twins (83-79) finished in 3rd place behind the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2001. The White Sox went on to earn the division title, their first trip to the playoffs since 2000, and their first World Series title since 1917.
| AL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | 99 | 63 | .611 | -- | 47-34 | 52-29 |
| Cleveland Indians | 93 | 69 | .574 | 6 | 43-38 | 50-31 |
| Minnesota Twins | 83 | 79 | .512 | 16 | 45-36 | 38-43 |
| Detroit Tigers | 71 | 91 | .438 | 28 | 39-42 | 32-49 |
| Kansas City Royals | 56 | 106 | .346 | 43 | 34-47 | 22-59 |
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