The Twins have traded infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl to the Rockies, according to announcements from both clubs. Minor league right-hander Jace Kaminska and cash considerations are going to the Twins. The Rockies freed up two 40-man spots earlier today by trading Angel Chivilli to the Yankees and designating Yanquiel Fernández for assignment. Ohl was … [Read more...] about Rockies Acquire Edouard Julien, Pierson Ohl
Twins Notes: Bullpen, Rogers, Keaschall
Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey implied last week after reuniting with lefty Taylor Rogers that subsequent bullpen additions could be on the horizon. Executive chair Tom Pohlad was more direct over the weekend, telling fans at the team’s annual TwinsFest event (link via Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune): “Yeah, we’re going to continue. The … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Bullpen, Rogers, Keaschall
Mariners Designate Jackson Kowar For Assignment
The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Jackson Kowar for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for catcher Jhonny Pereda, whom they acquired from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Minnesota had designated Pereda for assignment last week when they signed free agent catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year contract. Kowar, 29, is a former supplemental … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Jackson Kowar For Assignment
Twins, Joe Ryan Avoid Arbitration
The Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan have reached agreement on a new contract, therefore avoiding arbitration, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He’ll be guaranteed $6.2MM on the deal, in the form of a $6.1MM salary and then a $100K buyout on a $13MM mutual option for 2027. Ryan was one of 18 players to not have an agreement in place when the filing deadline passed … [Read more...] about Twins, Joe Ryan Avoid Arbitration
Twins To Acquire Tristan Gray
8:13am: Catching prospect Nate Baez is headed to Boston in exchange for Gray’s services, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Baez, 24, was a 12th-round selection by Minnesota in the 2022 draft and hit .278/.371/.423 in 96 games split between the High-A and Double-A levels last year. 7:41am: The Red Sox are trading infielder Tristan Gray to the Twins, according to a report from … [Read more...] about Twins To Acquire Tristan Gray