Burdi has made a strong impression in spring training with three scoreless innings and wasn't among the first round of pitchers sent to the minors, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Burdi hits 100 mph on the radar gun and could be the high-velocity arm the Twins desperately need in the bullpen. He had strong strikeout rates last season at High-A and Double-A, but a 6.6 BB/9 at Double-A. He may need more work in the minors to improve his control, but could jump to the majors early in the season if he doesn't make the team right away.