MLB Trade Rumors

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Diego Castillo. The club opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring right-hander Justin Topa to the 60-day injured list. They opened an active roster spot yesterday by optioning left-hander Kody Funderburk. Going into yesterday, they were using 39 spots on their 40-man but reinstated right-hander Josh … [Read more...] about Twins Select Diego Castillo

The Twins have designated right-hander Jay Jackson for assignment, per a club announcement. Right-hander Caleb Boushley was recalled in the corresponding move. Jackson, 36, signed a $1.5MM guarantee with the Twins back in February but has struggled badly across 17 appearances with the Twins this season. In 22 1/3 innings of work, Jackson has posted a 6.75 ERA with a 4.49 FIP … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Jay Jackson For Assignment

Twins reliever Justin Topa has been diagnosed with a partial tear in the patellar tendon in his left knee. Trainer Nick Paparesta told the club’s beat that the right-hander received a platelet-rich plasma injection and won’t begin throwing for at least six weeks (X link via Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com). Topa indicated he declined to undergo surgery in hopes of returning at some … [Read more...] about Justin Topa Shut Down For Six Weeks With Patellar Tendon Tear

The Twins have signed left-hander Caleb Baragar to a minor league contract. The move was announced by Minnesota’s Triple-A team in St. Paul. Baragar makes his return to affiliated ball. The 30-year-old had spent this year in the independent Atlantic League as a member of the Lancaster Stormers. Baragar tossed 16 innings over three starts, allowing seven runs (four earned) with … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Caleb Baragar To Minor League Deal

Veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy hasn’t pitched professionally in nearly a year, and in an interview with MASN’s Roch Kubatko this morning revealed that he has retired from baseball. The veteran right-hander pitched in parts of eight seasons in the majors with the Orioles, Angels, and Twins. Drafted fourth overall by Baltimore out of high school in the 2011 draft, Bundy was … [Read more...] about Dylan Bundy Retires