"Brad Radke has retired, Johan Santana is long gone and Francisco Liriano's career continues to tease.

Those who believe the Twins need a true ace won't find one on their expanded September roster or knocking on the door in the minors.

Kyle Gibson will undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday. The best candidates to bolster next year's rotation are getting chances this week.

Anthony Swarzak pitched Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox, and Scott Diamond pitched Game 2, as the Twins got swept 2-1 and 4-0 at Target Field to fall to last place in the AL Central.

On Tuesday, the Twins will introduce their next best hope: Liam Hendriks, a 22-year-old righthander from Perth, Australia."