• January 21, 2026

    Twins swap catching/first baseman prospect for utilityman Tristan Gray

    Twins swap catching/first baseman prospect for utilityman Tristan Gray

    Tristan Gray, 29, batted .231 with three homers and nine RBI in 78 at-bats with Tampa Bay last year. Bobby Nightengale | The Minnesota Star Tribune The Twins added another infielder to their roster on Wednesday, Jan. 21, completing a trade with the Boston Red Sox for utilityman Tristan Gray. This is the second time… Continue reading

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  • January 16, 2026

    Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract

    Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract

    RONALD BLUM | Associated Press Catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Caratini, 32, hit .259 last year in his second… Continue reading

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  • January 4, 2026

    Twins Sign Former All-Star Orlando Arcia to Minor League Deal

    Twins Sign Former All-Star Orlando Arcia to Minor League Deal

    Grant Mona | Roundtable Sports The Minnesota Twins finished with a 70-92 record last season, landing in fourth place in the AL Central after a year that saw the organization make sweeping changes at the trade deadline. Now, the front office is looking to add experienced depth to their roster as they head into 2026. Minnesota agreed… Continue reading

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  • January 2, 2026

    Twins kick off 2026 by acquiring first baseman Wagaman from Marlins

    Twins kick off 2026 by acquiring first baseman Wagaman from Marlins

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins on Friday for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg. Wagaman batted .250 with 28 doubles, nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games as a rookie last season for the Marlins, finishing strong with a team-leading .328 average over 61… Continue reading

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  • December 18, 2025

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

     Ted Schwerzler | Minnesota Sports Fan This offseason, if the Minnesota Twins want any chance of competing in a weak AL Central, they need to rebuild the bullpen they ripped to shreds at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Of course, the free agency conversation with the local nine always starts with money. Despite the cash infusion provided by the new… Continue reading

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  • December 16, 2025

    Partial team sale will significantly clear Twins’ finances, may set table for future sale

    Partial team sale will significantly clear Twins’ finances, may set table for future sale

    Dan Hayes | The Athletic The cash infusion will reduce the Twins’ nearly $500 million debt. The Minnesota Twins are nearing the close of a partial sale that will clean up the club’s finances in what was described as a “significant” manner and could set the stage for a more lucrative deal in the future.… Continue reading

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