Twins rookie right-hander Tyler Duffey had a rude welcoming to the big leagues, as he was roughed up in his Major League debut on Wednesday. The youngster allowed six runs on five hits over just two innings of work in the 9-7 loss to the Blue Jays.
The 24-year-old got off things off with a bang, as he allowed a two-run home run to Josh Donaldson with no outs in the first inning. He was able to escape the first without any further damage, but he allowed four more runs to score in the second--all on a grand slam by Jose Bautista.
Duffey had been pitching well in the minor leagues this year, but it remains to be seen if he will draw another start with the Twins after Wednesday's rough outing.