MLB Trade Rumors

The Twins announced that they have acquired switch-hitting utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the Diamondbacks for cash. Minnesota will make a 28-man roster move to accommodate Vargas’ activation at a later date. Arizona designated Vargas for assignment late last week. Vargas, 29, has a strong Triple-A track record at the plate and plenty of versatility, given that he’s a … [Read more...] about D-backs Trade Ildemaro Vargas To Twins

The Twins have inked right-hander Casey Lawrence to a minor league deal and assigned him to their alternate training site in St. Paul, per The Athletic’s Dan Hayes (Twitter link). Meanwhile, outfielder Aaron Whitefield has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to the minor leagues. Being outrighted to the minors versus the alternate training site is a notable distinction, … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Casey Lawrence, Outright Aaron Whitefield

The Twins have selected the contract of right-hander Cory Gearrin, the club announced.  Right-hander Sean Poppen has been optioned to create room for Gearrin. Gearrin inked a minor league deal with Minnesota back in February and will now make the prorated portion of a $1MM guaranteed salary for reaching the active roster.  The 34-year-old doesn’t boast the big fastball deployed … [Read more...] about Twins Select Cory Gearrin’s Contract

The Twins have placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the injured list with a strained right calf, Dan Hayes of The Athletic was among those to report. The move’s retroactive to Aug. 4, though it’s unclear how long Donaldson will take to recover. Minnesota has gone all week without Donaldson, who suffered the injury July 31. It’s especially concerning when you consider that … [Read more...] about Twins Place Josh Donaldson On IL

The Twins have begun the season an American League Central-best 10-3 without the services of one of their top starters, 2019 All-Star Jake Odorizzi. A back strain has kept Odorizzi out of action thus far, but he’s on the cusp of making his season debut. He’ll start against the Royals on Saturday, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune tweets. The 30-year-old Odorizzi spun 159 … [Read more...] about Jake Odorizzi To Make Season Debut Saturday

The Twins have selected the contract of lefty Caleb Thielbar, per a club announcement. To create active roster space, the team optioned outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. Thielbar, 33, is making a triumphant return to the majors after four seasons away. He worked to a 2.74 ERA over 98 2/3 innings with the Twins from 2013-15, but teams obviously didn’t buy into his ability to sustain … [Read more...] about Twins Select Caleb Thielbar

The Twins have placed left-hander Rich Hill on the injured list because of shoulder fatigue, Dan Hayes of The Athletic was among those to report. Hill’s IL placement will be backdated, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The club has also added righty Juan Minaya to its 60-man player pool, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com tweets. Consistent IL placements have been an unfortunate part of the … [Read more...] about Twins Place Rich Hill On Injured List

11:55am: The Cardinals issued a statement that the two tests which came back positive were performed Wednesday prior to their game with the Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Cardinals have not been to Miller Park yet. That statement carries particular significance for the Twins and for the Indians, who used Target Field’s visiting clubhouse last night. 10:32am: The … [Read more...] about Cardinals-Brewers Game Postponed Due To Positive Covid-19 Tests

Jake Odorizzi threw a bullpen session yesterday and feels that his lower back strain has healed, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes. However, the right-hander will still face some live hitters at the Twins’ alternate training site over in St. Paul before he’s activated from the injured list. Odorizzi tabbed Monday as a potential date to face hitters. … [Read more...] about Odorizzi Throws 'Pen Session, Likely To Face Hitters Monday