Duffey (2-6) lasted just three innings Tuesday against the Phillies. He allowed six runs on seven hits and did not factor in the decision.
The young right-hander's nightmare season continued Tuesday against an awful Phillies offense. After avoiding giving up a home run in last week's unimpressive outing against the Angels, Duffey's struggles with surrendering the deep ball returned Tuesday. He was crushed for three homers that resulted in five of the six runs he allowed. At some point, the Twins are going to have to address Duffey's performance thus far in 2016, and decide whether he will be sent to the minors, moved to the bullpen or given a chance to work through it. As of now, he's scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Yankee Stadium.