Over the weekend, the Twins told reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press) that Rule 5 draft pick Eiberson Castellano would not make the Opening Day roster. That decision meant Minnesota would soon have an open spot on the 40-man – the Twins can’t keep Castellano if he isn’t on the active roster or the IL. It also meant the team had one more spot to fill … [Read more...] about Randy Dobnak Will Make Twins Roster
Mickey Gasper, DaShawn Keirsey Make Twins’ Roster; Twins Exploring Bullpen Market
The Twins optioned infielder/outfielder Austin Martin to Triple-A St. Paul this morning, per a team announcement. They’ve also informed catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. that they’ll break camp on the Opening Day roster, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. That sequence likely locks infielder Edouard Julien into the final spot on … [Read more...] about Mickey Gasper, DaShawn Keirsey Make Twins’ Roster; Twins Exploring Bullpen Market
Brooks Lee To Open Season On Injured List
The Twins informed reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press) that infielder Brooks Lee and reliever Brock Stewart will both begin the season on the injured list. What’s more, Helfand notes that Rule 5 selection Eiberson Castellano has been informed that he will not make the team. Lee, 24, has been sidelined in recent days by lower back tightness. The … [Read more...] about Brooks Lee To Open Season On Injured List
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
The Twins' front office was constricted by payroll limitations for a second straight offseason -- this time in the wake of announcement that the Pohlad family was looking to sell the team. After a quiet winter, they'll hope for better health and improvement from within. Major League Signings Harrison Bader, OF: One year, $6.25MM Danny Coulombe, LHP: One year, $3MM Ty France, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
Twins Prospect Matt Canterino Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Twins right-hander Matt Canterino has undergone season-ending surgery to “tighten” ligaments in his throwing shoulder, as relayed by Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. It’s a brutal blow for the 27-year-old hurler, who will now miss a third consecutive season after last pitching during the regular season back in 2022. A second-round pick by the Twins back in 2019, Canterino has … [Read more...] about Twins Prospect Matt Canterino Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery