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 set at all four starting positions with Josh Bell (first base), Luke Keaschall (second), Brooks Lee (shortstop) and Royce Lewis (third). Kody Clemens is likely secure in a utility role, most likely leaving not more than one spot for Gray, Orlando Arcia, and Ryan Kreidler to fill the backup shortstop role.
Gray’s stint with the Red Sox wasn’t long; they acquired him from the Rays for right-hander Luis Guerrero in November. Gray has played in 47 MLB games since his debut in 2023, slashing .207/.264/.369 while making appearances with the Rays, Marlins and Athletics.
The Rice University product also has spent time with the Pirates, who took him in the 13th round of the 2017 MLB Draft, and the White Sox.
The Twins had claimed Bruján off waivers from the Braves earlier in January.