Taj Bradley sets career highs for Minnesota as playoffs move out of reach

Minnesota right-hander Taj Bradley recorded a career-high 190 strikeouts and 29 starts this season following a scoreless outing against Cleveland on Friday. Despite Bradley holding the Guardians scoreless through six innings, the Twins ultimately fell 5-2 after the bullpen surrendered three runs in the ninth. Minnesota now trails Cleveland by 5½ games for the final American League wild card spot with 15 regular-season games remaining. The team’s postseason outlook is bleak as they sit tied with Seattle while currently ranked behind Toronto, Baltimore, and Texas in the hunt. Bradley, who reached 600 career strikeouts during the game, remains focused on his development and durability as the club navigates the final weeks of the schedule.

• 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Taj Bradley hitting career milestones in first full season with Twins