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Israel WBC star opts out of Twins contract

After gutting their roster at the trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins are now figuring out which direction to take their organization. But now, the Twins may have to enter their 2026 campaign without an intriguing pitcher.

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Twins release 2 more veterans after Liam Hendriks decision

The Minnesota Twins signed three-time All-Star closer Liam Hendriks, steady left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin and competent utility man Gio Urshela all to minor league contracts in the offseason, but they will enter the new MLB campaign without any of these veterans in their organization.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin

The Twins announced they’ve granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin. Both players were in camp on minor league deals and had been informed they wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster.

Mick Abel News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 20

Mick Abel Appears to Have Made Twins' Starting Rotation

Mick Abel, one of the prized players the Twins received from the Phillies in the Jhoan Duran trade last summer, appears to have locked up the final spot in Minnesota's starting rotation.

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Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Twins Make Roster Move on Friday that Helps Spring Training Standout

The Minnesota Twins have a top-heavy roster, and one of the players at the top is out for the season. Right-handed pitcher Pablo Lopez, who had a 2.74 ERA over 14 starts last season, will miss the 2026 campaign with a torn UCL.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Twins Option Zebby Matthews, Finalize Rotation Plans

The Twins announced Friday that they’ve optioned right-hander Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul. They didn’t formally say it, but that effectively sets Minnesota’s rotation heading into the season, barring a late injury or trade.

Liam Hendriks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Twins’ Liam Hendriks Granted His Release

Veteran right-hander Liam Hendriks has been granted his release by the Twins, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He can now sign with any club.

Alex Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18

Twins Shopping Alex Jackson

The Twins are trying to move third catcher Alex Jackson, a National League evaluator tells Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. If they don’t line up a trade before Opening Day, there’s a decent chance the 30-year-old will land on waivers.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Dasan Hill News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 18

Twins Reveal Roster for Prospect Showcase Game with Phillies

The annual spring breakout game featuring the Minnesota Twins' top prospects will happen Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida, and while the game will include a bunch of high-profile youngsters, top prospect Walker Jenkins will not participate due to a hamstring strain that he suffered early in spring training.

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 17

Bailey Ober's Fastball Velocity is Trending in the Wrong Direction

After beginning his spring training with multiple bullpen sessions designed to get his mechanics back to where he wanted, Twins pitcher Bailey Ober made his 2026 Grapefruit League debut on March 6.

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Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14

Twins’ Joe Ryan changes WBC plans ahead of Opening Day

Tarik Skubal will breathe a sigh of relief, as fans now have another pitcher they can needlessly label a “turncoat.” Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is changing course after initially planning to join the Team USA World Baseball Classic roster for a potential championship showdown.

Anthony Banda News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

Anthony Banda Expresses Disappointment Over Dodgers Trade

Anthony Banda enjoyed two highly successful years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-handed reliever helped the Dodgers to a World Series title in each season.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Joe Ryan replacing Clayton Kershaw after quarterfinal vs. Canada

Clayton Kershaw’s time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic is coming to an end. With the future Hall of Famer on his way out, it appears the team has found his replacement in Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / March 12

Minnesota Twins 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow

After winning the American League Central division back in 2023, the Minnesota Twins have endured two consecutive fourth-place finishes in the standings.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / March 8

Spring training roundup: Twins win on Gabriel Gonzalez's walk-off sac fly

Gabriel Gonzalez, Minnesota's seventh-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, came through with a walk-off sacrifice fly to help the Twins rally for a 7-6 spring-training win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.

Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Minnesota Twins Face Huge Blow After Veteran Slugger’s Injury At WBC

Without any shadow of a doubt, Byron Buxton is the most influential presence within the Minnesota Twins. The supremely talented but injury-prone center fielder is representing Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Byron Buxton News Emerges After Leaving World Baseball Classic Game

The Minnesota Twins are in an interesting position heading into the upcoming season. The roster was largely depleted at last year’s trade deadline, and the front office did little in free agency this winter to replenish the pieces that were moved.

Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Minnesota Twins

Minnesota finished the 2025 season with the second-most losses in the American League. It was an odyssey-like season, filled with a scuffle out of the gate, a hot stretch in the middle, and a bottoming out that partially led to a massive selloff in the summer.