Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana will turn 39 in April, but he’s not thinking of calling it a career anytime soon. Agent Ulises Cabrera of Octagon tells MLB.com’s Jon Morosi that Santana would like to play another three or four seasons before he considers retirement. That’s an ambitious goal for any player approaching 40, but Santana’s recent play suggests he could have … [Read more...] about Carlos Santana Aiming To Play Three To Four More Years
Twins Outright Five Players
The Twins have outrighted right-handers Scott Blewett, Randy Dobnak, Josh Winder, and Daniel Duarte as well as first baseman Yunior Severino off their 40-man roster, as noted by Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune. While none of the quintet were previously announced as having been designated for assignment, all five has cleared waivers and been sent outright to the minors. … [Read more...] about Twins Outright Five Players
Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement
Twins outfielder and first baseman Alex Kirilloff is retiring from his playing career, as he announced on his personal Instagram account this morning. The Twins subsequently confirmed his retirement in an announcement on X. The soon to be 27-year-old would have been slated for his second of four trips through arbitration with Minnesota this winter. The surprising decision comes … [Read more...] about Alex Kirilloff Announces Retirement
Twins Decline Mutual Option On Kyle Farmer
The Twins declined their end of a $6.25MM mutual option on Kyle Farmer, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X link). The veteran infielder will collect a $250K buyout and becomes a free agent for the first time in his career. Minnesota also declined an option on outfielder Manuel Margot this morning. Farmer, 34, spent two seasons in the Twin Cities. He had a solid .256/.317/.408 … [Read more...] about Twins Decline Mutual Option On Kyle Farmer
Twins To Decline Option On Manuel Margot
The Twins have informed outfielder Manuel Margot that they will decline their end of his contract’s $12MM mutual option, reports Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News and SKOR North Radio. He’ll receive a $2MM buyout — paid by the Rays, not the Twins — and become a free agent. Margot, 30, was traded twice last winter, first going from Tampa Bay to Los Angeles and then from the … [Read more...] about Twins To Decline Option On Manuel Margot