What once seemed to be a promising season for the Twins is coming to a devastating end, as the club was officially eliminated from postseason contention last night after a free fall in the standings spurred on by their brutal 9-16 record so far this September. While Minnesota entered the month with a 91.7% chance to make the postseason according to Fangraphs, they’ll sit on the … [Read more...] about Latest On Twins’ Offseason Plans
Twins To Retain Derek Falvey, Rocco Baldelli For 2025
Both chief baseball officer Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli will be returning to the Twins next season, as team executive chairman Joe Pohlad and Falvey himself told reporters (including the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale and The Athletic’s Dan Hayes). Today’s official announcements confirm yesterday’s report from The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman that both … [Read more...] about Twins To Retain Derek Falvey, Rocco Baldelli For 2025
Twins Select Randy Dobnak
The Twins announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Randy Dobnak. In a corresponding move, right-hander Diego Castillo was designated for assignment. Dobnak, 29, signed an ill-fated extension with the Twins prior to the 2021 season on the heels of a 2020 campaign where he showed promise as a potential mid-rotation starter with a 4.05 ERA and 3.96 … [Read more...] about Twins Select Randy Dobnak
Twins Activate Kody Funderburk From Injured List
The Twins announced that they have reinstated left-hander Kody Funderburk from the 60-day injured list. Catcher Jair Camargo was optioned to open an active roster spot. Outfielder Max Kepler has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. Prior to the official announcement, Darren Wolfson of SKOR North reported on X that Funderburk would be activated. Funderburk, … [Read more...] about Twins Activate Kody Funderburk From Injured List
Marwin González Retires
Former big league player Marwin González announced he is retiring, through a press release from the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball, the club he’s played with for the past two years. Yahoo Japan had reported on his retirement plans prior to the official announcement. “After two amazing years in Japan, it’s time for me to say goodbye,” González says in his … [Read more...] about Marwin González Retires