Left-hander Rich Hill doesn’t want to use the word but it seems to be leaning towards retirement. Appearing on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Hill was asked by host Rob Bradford if he was retiring and said “I don’t have any plans on playing next year.” The situation is somewhat analogous to that of Joe Kelly, who announced on the same podcast last month that he didn’t want … [Read more...] about Rich Hill Not Planning To Play In 2026
Twins Hire Ryan Pressly For Player Development Role
Retired right-hander Ryan Pressly has been hired by the Twins, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. According to Declan Goff of SKOR North, Pressly will be working in player development with both major and minor leaguers. Pressly, 37, just announced his retirement as a player a couple of days ago. It seems he doesn’t plan to sit by the fire smoking a pipe and reading the … [Read more...] about Twins Hire Ryan Pressly For Player Development Role
Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has decided to retire after 13 Major League seasons. In a statement to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal, Pressly said his decision is “bittersweet, but what a ride it’s been….The friendships — from bullpen brothers to vets who mentored me along the way — those bonds last a lifetime. I’ll miss the banter in the ‘pen, the … [Read more...] about Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement
Twins To Sign Victor Caratini
The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $14MM deal. Minnesota has a full 40-man roster and will need a corresponding move to make this official. Caratini is an ACES client. Caratini, now 32, was a free agent a couple of years ago. He signed a two-year, $12MM deal with the Astros at that time. That pact ended up working out fairly well … [Read more...] about Twins To Sign Victor Caratini
Twins Claim Vidal Brujan, Designate Mickey Gasper
The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Braves, who’d designated him for assignment last week. In a corresponding move, Minnesota designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment. The Twins’ 40-man roster remains at capacity. Originally signed by the Rays as an amateur out of the Dominican Republic, … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Vidal Brujan, Designate Mickey Gasper