Urshela, Arcia highlight Twins' list of Spring Training NRIs
MINNEAPOLIS -- Just a few days before camp opens, the Twins announced their full list of non-roster invitees to Spring Training on Monday. The list is headed by top prospects and a couple of veteran infielders.
Projecting the Twins' roster heading into Spring Training
MINNEAPOLIS -- As Spring Training 2026 rapidly approaches, the Twins face a slew of roster questions, most notably in the bullpen. But roster questions make for interesting camps, and the next six weeks in Fort Myers, Fla., should be filled with intrigue from start to finish. Here’s a first swing
Delving into the Twins' outfield situation
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5 storylines to watch at Twins Spring Training
MINNEAPOLIS -- As the equipment truck heads south for Florida, and players and staff begin arriving in camp, here’s a look at five storylines to watch when Twins Spring Training gets under way next week.
With added duties, Zoll hoping to bolster Twins' roster as camp nears
MINNEAPOLIS – Jeremy Zoll’s title is the same today as it was a week ago. His responsibilities, on the other hand, look a little different. Zoll, the Twins’ general manager, is now in charge of baseball operations after former president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey parted ways with
Twins camp is right around the corner! Here's what you should know
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Falvey, Twins mutually agree to part ways
MINNEAPOLIS -- In a major change to the club’s top-level operations, the Twins announced Friday that they had “mutually agreed to part ways” with Derek Falvey, the team’s president of baseball and business operations. Falvey had been with the organization since he was hired to run baseball operations in 2016.
Reddit AMA: Where do Twins stand as Spring Training nears?
MINNEAPOLIS -- Thursday marks exactly two weeks until the first workout for Twins pitchers and catchers in Fort Myers, Fla. And while the roster is probably not completely finalized just yet, the 2026 Twins are definitely taking shape. So it seemed time to do another Reddit AMA (ask me anything).
Twins acquire Minor League arm in trade with Rox for Julien, Ohl
MINNEAPOLIS – The Edouard Julien era in Minnesota is over. The Twins traded Julien, along with right-hander Pierson Ohl, to the Rockies on Wednesday for Minor League righty Jace Kaminska and cash. Ohl had previously been designated for assignment when the Twins signed Taylor Rogers and Victor Caratini last week.
Joe Ryan, Twins agree to contract to avoid arbitration
MINNEAPOLIS – Joe Ryan is not headed to an arbitration hearing after all. Ryan and the Twins reached agreement on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, avoiding arbitration, the team confirmed on Monday. Ryan will receive $6.1 million in 2026 with a $13 million mutual option, a
Ober gets back to basics for fresh start in 2026
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For Rogers, chance to hit 10-year mark as a Twin too good to pass up
MINNEAPOLIS -- Taylor Rogers knew all along that he wanted to pitch for the Twins again. So when they called, it didn’t take long at all for a deal to come together. Rogers officially signed a one-year deal with Minnesota on Friday, returning to the organization where he spent the
Notes: Twins seeking RHP for 'pen; Jeffers to be primary catcher
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins’ bullpen looks stronger than it did a week ago, but it remains a work in progress. The club finalized deals with left-hander Taylor Rogers and catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini on Friday, but that is not expected to be all. Multiple club officials said at the team’s
Twins add to depth, land Caratini on 2-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins added another switch-hitter on Friday when they agreed to terms on a two-year deal with catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini. The contract is worth $14 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Twins reunite with former closer Taylor Rogers on one-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS -- A bullpen in need of help is getting some. The Twins signed free-agent lefty Taylor Rogers to a one-year contract on Friday, and according to sources, the deal is worth $2 million. Rogers, 35, began his career with the Twins, pitching for Minnesota from 2016 until he was
Twins pick up utility infielder Gray in trade with Boston
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins continued to shuffle their infield options on Wednesday, acquiring utility infielder Tristan Gray from the Red Sox and designating Vidal Bruján for assignment. In exchange, Minnesota sent Minor League catcher/first baseman Nate Baez to Boston. Gray joins a crowded infield mix for the Twins, who appear
Twins look for improvements all around at 2nd, 3rd, short
MINNEAPOLIS -- If the Twins are going to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 and return to contention, a few things will need to go right. But production from the infield may be at the very top of the list. Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee both put up numbers that
Catcher? First? DH? Here's where Caratini could slot in for Twins
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Bell appears set at 1B as Twins' DH has many possibilities
MINNEAPOLIS -- First base has been a revolving door for the Twins in recent years. Assuming Josh Bell starts there on Opening Day in Baltimore, he’ll be the fifth different starter in as many years. However, in each of those years, Minnesota has had a primary first baseman -- or
9 best all-around seasons by a player in Twins history
The history of the Twins is a history of players who can do it all. The best players in the history of the franchise, with very few exceptions, haven’t just been hitters. They’ve been all-around baseball players, the kinds of guys who can affect a game at the plate, in
Twins claim versatile Bruján off waivers from Braves
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins added some more infield depth on Wednesday when they claimed Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Braves. Bruján has appeared at every position but catcher in his Major League career, but the large majority of his starts have come in the middle infield. He turns 28
Big names highlight top 10 MLB debuts in Twins history
The Twins have an illustrious history of homegrown stars, so it’s no surprise that a list of the best debuts in franchise history features many of the organization’s best known and most beloved players. Here’s one writer’s attempt at the 10 best. This is art, not science, so the factors
Twins 2026 roster outlook: Jeffers takes reins as everyday backstop
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Twins avoid arb with 6, but Ryan not among them
MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second time in three years, the Twins will likely be heading to an arbitration hearing. The club agreed to terms with six of their arbitration-eligible players but not with star right-hander Joe Ryan.
Twins boost infield depth, sign veteran SS Arcia to Minors deal
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins have added needed middle-infield depth by agreeing to terms on a Minor League contract with veteran shortstop Orlando Arcia. The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training. Arcia, 31, is coming off a down year at the plate but remains a quality infield defender. He hit
