Latest Twins injuries & transactions

January 5th, 2026

This page will continue to be updated with relevant injury and transaction news throughout the offseason.

LATEST INJURIES

2B
Injury: Left thumb sprain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Will undergo surgery on Oct. 1 to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb and is expected to be fully ready for Spring Training. More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Received Botox injections on Sept. 25 and began light throwing. Hopes to have a relatively normal offseason and begin next spring on schedule.

RHP
Injury: Mild right mid-forearm strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Injury is believed to be mild and should not affect him for 2026.

OF
Injury: Right oblique strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Expected to be fully recovered well before Spring Training.

RHP
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Was shut down in 2025 due to oblique strain, which should not affect him next season.

OF
Injury: Sprained left thumb
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent successful surgery on Aug 22 and is expected to make a full recovery by Spring Training.

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Jan. 5
: Signed to Minor League contract with invite to Spring Training. More >>

Jan. 2
• 1B : Acquired from Marlins for LHP Kade Bragg More >>
• INF : Designated for assignment

December 10
• OF : Placed on unconditional release waivers
• C : Selected from Athletics in Rule 5 Draft
• C : Traded to Giants for Minor League C Miguel Caraballo