The Twins have been in contact with veteran left-hander Rich Hill, who hosted a showcase for big league scouts earlier today, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Red Sox were also in attendance for Hill’s showcase, WEEI’s Rob Bradford tweets, though it’s not clear whether they’ve spoken to Hill about a potential reunion. The Yankees and Dodgers were previously connected to … [Read more...] about Twins Showing Interest In Rich Hill
Twins Sign Giovanny Gallegos To Minor League Deal
The Twins have signed veteran right-hander Giovanny Gallegos to a minor league deal, per a club announcement. Gallegos has been assigned to Triple-A. The veteran righty, 33 next week, began his big league career with the Yankees back in 2017. Gallegos made just 20 appearances with New York before being dealt to the Cardinals partway through the 2018 season in the deal that sent … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Giovanny Gallegos To Minor League Deal
NL West Notes: Walker, Duran, Dodgers, Padres, Kikuchi
Christian Walker left tonight’s game with what the Diamondbacks described as left oblique tightness. It isn’t clear when the injury occurred, though Walker struck out swinging during a second-inning at-bat, and Kevin Newman then took over Walker’s spot at first base in the top of the fourth. More will be known about the severity of the injury once Walker undergoes tests, but … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Walker, Duran, Dodgers, Padres, Kikuchi
Twins Release Josh Staumont
The Twins have released right-hander Josh Staumont, as noted by The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman. Staumont was designated for assignment amid a league-wide flurry of transactions on the day of the trade deadline. Staumont is now free to sign with any major league club. Staumont, 30, was a second-round pick by the Royals back in 2015 and made his big league debut for Kansas City … [Read more...] about Twins Release Josh Staumont
Twins Acquire Trevor Richards
The Twins have acquired right-hander Trevor Richards in a trade with the Blue Jays, as per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes (via X). Minor league infielder Jay Harry is heading to Toronto on the other end of the deal, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi report (X link). A veteran of seven MLB seasons, Richards has now been traded four times in his career, … [Read more...] about Twins Acquire Trevor Richards