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In a move that highlights the willingness of contenders to gamble on future upside, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has predicted that the Minnesota Twins will trade the oft-injured Royce Lewis to the New York Yankees. The proposed return is a trio consisting of left-hander Henry LaLane, right-hander Cam Schlittler and infielder Oswald Peraza. It could provide the Yankees with … [Read more...] about A Bold Yankees-Twins Trade Scenario That Might Make Sense

Minnesota Twins Third baseman Royce Lewis has been plagued by several injuries over the past two season, playing 140 games during that stretch. Last year, a right quad strain on Opening Day in Kansas City cost him the first two months of the season. He also spent time on the injured list in July due to an adductor strain. This year, Lewis will miss Opening Day again as Phil … [Read more...] about Twins Third Baseman’s Injury Delays Return for Season Opener

A few Minnesota Twins pitchers are in a battle for a roster spot, as they are out of minor league options. In an article about players without options published by mlbtraderumors.com, they note that a “lack of minor league options is often a key reason a certain player will make the roster over another who had a superior spring performance.” This means teams would rather keep … [Read more...] about Twins Players on the Roster Bubble Seek to Prove Themselves

Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported today that Derek Falvey will officially begin his tenure as Twins president on Monday, March 3, succeeding Dave St. Peter, who held the position for 22 years. This transition comes as no surprise, as the Twins initially announced the leadership change in November. St. Peter will now move into a strategic advisor role. This completes the Twins’ … [Read more...] about Derek Falvey Taking Over as Twins Team President Next Week

Justin Ishbia has dropped his bid to purchase the Minnesota Twins in lieu of buying the White Sox. This was first reported by Jon Greenberg of The Athletic. Ishbia already owns minority shares of the White Sox and is looking to buy the shares from other minority owners. Greenberg’s sources said this was a move for all Ishbia to take control of the team eventually; however, a … [Read more...] about Justin Ishbia Drops Bid to be Twins Next Owner