Twins setup man Griffin Jax has quietly emerged as one of the top relievers in the sport, having just wrapped up a career year that included a 2.03 ERA, 34.4% strikeout rate and 5.4% walk rate in 71 innings. Jax, a former third-round pick out of the Air Force Academy, broke into pro ball as a starter, however, and still works with a starter’s repertoire even in short relief … [Read more...] about Twins Open To Rotation Move For Griffin Jax
Twins Re-Sign Daniel Duarte To Minor League Deal; Three Others Elect Free Agency
The Twins quickly re-signed right-hander Daniel Duarte to a minor league contract after passing him through outright waivers, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Three other players who were outrighted elected free agency, including right-hander Scott Blewett and former top prospects Josh Winder and Yunior Severino. Duarte, 28 next month, bounced from the Rangers to the … [Read more...] about Twins Re-Sign Daniel Duarte To Minor League Deal; Three Others Elect Free Agency
Twins CEO Dave St. Peter Steps Down; Derek Falvey, Jeremy Zoll Promoted
More major organizational changes are underway for the Twins. After general manager Thad Levine stepped down earlier in the offseason and chairman Joe Pohlad announced his intent to explore a sale of the franchise, president and CEO Dave St. Peter announced that he is stepping down after 22 years and moving into an advisory role. Derek Falvey will assume many of St. Peter’s … [Read more...] about Twins CEO Dave St. Peter Steps Down; Derek Falvey, Jeremy Zoll Promoted
Twins Rumors: Lewis, Santana, Paddack
The Twins are contemplating a full-time move to second base for young infielder Royce Lewis, writes Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Minnesota briefly experimented with Lewis shifting from third base to second base late in the season, but a more permanent move is under consideration. Making the shift at the beginning of a season, when Lewis has an entire spring training exhibition … [Read more...] about Twins Rumors: Lewis, Santana, Paddack
AL Central Notes: Royals Pitching, Rodriguez, Manning
With Michael Wacha retained on a three-year deal worth at least $51MM, “we don’t expect to be in the market for a starter moving forward. We’re going to focus on some other things,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo told MLB.com’s Maria Guardado and other reporters during the GM Meetings. Picollo cited the projected top five of Wacha, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady Singer, … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Royals Pitching, Rodriguez, Manning