In November, Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler left the door open for a rotation move for Griffin Jax. With Spring Training approaching, the team no longer seems to be considering that move. “Our plan is to keep Griff in the bullpen for 2025,” general manager Jeremy Zoll said on the team’s Inside Twins show. “Obviously he was tremendously valuable in 2024. We feel like he’s one … [Read more...] about Twins Plan To Keep Griffin Jax In Bullpen
Dodgers Trade Diego Cartaya To Twins
The Twins have acquired former top catching prospect Diego Cartaya from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Jose Vasquez, per announcements from both clubs. Cartaya was designated for assignment earlier in the week. Minnesota had an open 40-man roster spot, and their roster is now full. As recently as two years ago, Cartaya was a consensus top-20 prospect in … [Read more...] about Dodgers Trade Diego Cartaya To Twins
Sale Of Twins Could Be Reached By Opening Day
In October, Twins owner Joe Pohlad announced that his family was exploring a sale of the franchise. The Pohlad family has owned the Twins for 40 years, so the sale process set the stage for a monumental change for the organization. That could seemingly move quickly. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that there’s robust interest from potential buyers. Hayes suggests that a sale … [Read more...] about Sale Of Twins Could Be Reached By Opening Day
Twins To Hire Ehire Adrianza As Assistant Of Player Development
It was less than two weeks ago that Ehire Adrianza announced his retirement as a player but it seems he has already lined up a new job. Per Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, Adrianza is will be joining the Twins’ front office as assistant of player development, working with infielders throughout all levels of the organization. Adrianza, 35, spent over a decade in the big … [Read more...] about Twins To Hire Ehire Adrianza As Assistant Of Player Development
Twins Sign Mike Ford To Minor League Deal
The Twins have signed first baseman Mike Ford to a minor league deal, according to a report from Jon Morosi of MLBNetwork. The deal includes an invitation to big league Spring Training next month. Ford, 32, made his big league debut back in 2019 with the Yankees. Ford hit the ground running in 50 games for the club, slashing an impressive .259/.350/.559 with 12 home runs in … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Mike Ford To Minor League Deal