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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Nationals Claim Mickey Gasper, Designate Andry Lara For Assignment

The Nationals announced that they have claimed utility player Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Twins. Minnesota designated him for assignment last week when they claimed Vidal Bruján, another utility player.

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Twins claim another infielder with a sub-.200 career average off waivers

The Twins continue to do most of their offseason work by digging in the scrap heap. They've claimed switch-hitting infielder Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Braves and designated utility man Mickey Gasper for assigment to make room on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Twins Claim Vidal Brujan, Designate Mickey Gasper

The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Braves, who’d designated him for assignment last week.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Sending Signals About 28-Year-Old's Spot On MLB Roster

Perhaps the Boston Red Sox always had an eye toward 2026 when they traded for Jovani Morán? Last winter, Boston acquired Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for infielder/catcher Mickey Gasper.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 27

Amid major struggles, Twins' Mickey Gasper delivers huge swing, great quote

Even in a lost season for a team fading into irrelevance, baseball can provide some pretty awesome moments. The Twins' comeback road win over a great Blue Jays team on Tuesday night featured a couple of those.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 12

Saints' Mickey Gasper named International League player of the week

St. Paul Saints utility man Mickey Gasper has been named the International League's player of the week after crushing Triple-A pitching in recent games.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Twins reinstate Willi Castro and Royce Lewis, option Edouard Julien and Mickey Gasper

The Twins made some roster moves this morning, reinstating Willi Castro and Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list and optioning Edouard Julien and Mickey Gasper to Triple-A.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 24

Twins place Willi Castro on 10-day injured list, recall Mickey Gasper

The Minnesota Twins placed utility player Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to April 21, and the Twins recalled Mickey Gasper to take Castro's place on the 26-man roster.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 20

The Twins Are Pivoting From Mickey Gasper to Jonah Bride On The Bench

The two players were not technically swapped for another, but the former Marlins infielder is being brought on to offer more utility in a backup role than Gasper was able to provide.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 30

Is Austin Martin Out Of Time?

Good news for players like Mickey Gasper and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. meant bad news for Austin Martin today. What’s next for the former top prospect left off the Opening Day roster?

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 29

Minnesota Twins Infielder Collects a Base Hit That Was Years in the Making

The journey from Merrimack, N.H., to his first major league hit was a long one for the Minnesota Twins’ Mickey Gasper. But it finally happened on Saturday.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 29

Twins lineup: Harrison Bader sits after strong debut, Gasper starts

The Twins' lineup for Game 2 of 162 on Saturday afternoon in St. Louis includes a pair of changes from their 5-3 Opening Day loss to the Cardinals. Christian Vazquez is in for Ryan Jeffers as part of Minnesota's standard catcher rotation.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Mickey Gasper, DaShawn Keirsey make Twins’ Roster; Twins exploring bullpen market

The Twins optioned infielder/outfielder Austin Martin to Triple-A St. Paul this morning, per a team announcement. They’ve also informed catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. that they’ll break camp on the Opening Day roster, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 24

Former Red Sox Fan-Favorite Miraculously Makes Twins Opening Day Roster

A former Boston Red Sox player who made a legendary rise to the big leagues in 2024 was informed on Monday that he’s made the Minnesota Twins’ Opening Day roster.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 23

Mickey Gasper homers, leaves Twins spring training action after collision

Twins veteran outfielder Mickey Gasper hit a leadoff home run on Sunday, his second this spring. Before he was able to build on his hot start, he left the game after colliding in the infield while he going for a ground ball.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 24, 2024

Red Sox, Twins quietly agree to trade on Christmas Eve

The Boston Red Sox announced a trade with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. “The #RedSox today acquired LHP Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins, in exchange for C/INF Mickey Gasper.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 24, 2024

Twins trade LHP Jovani Morán to Red Sox for C/INF Mickey Gasper

The Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox have completed a trade on Tuesday. The Twins are sending left-handed reliever Jovani Morán to the Red Sox in exchange for catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 24, 2024

Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper

The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston. Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games.

MLB News / Sporting News / August 24, 2024

Red Sox rookie to make his first MLB start in middle game vs. Diamondbacks

Boston's Mickey Gasper has appeared in four career games, but this will be his first start in the MLB.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13, 2024

Red Sox Prospect Comes Up Huge In First MLB At-Bat: 'I Was So Calm Up There'

Boston Red Sox fans witnessed a tear-jerking, Hollywood moment on Monday night at Fenway Park. With the game tied in the 10th inning and two runners on base for Boston, a 28-year-old stepped into the box for his first Major League at-bat.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 13, 2024

Meet the New Guy: Mickey Gasper

A Yankees prospect who started the year in Portland, Gasper has rose up the organization with his play. Now what? He’s Mickey Gasper. He’s a 28-year-old

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 12, 2024

Red Sox Add Former Yankees Prospect To Active Roster In 'Remarkable' Promotion

The Boston Red Sox added what could be a rising star to their roster on Monday, and they stole him from the New York Yankees. Mickey Gasper, 28, recently grabbed headlines for his string of ridiculously good hitting with Triple A Worcester Red Sox, and now a big league promotion has arrived.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 9, 2024

Red Sox Prospect Acquired From Yankees Excelling At Plate In Worcester

Boston Red Sox fans will rejoice to learn that a prospect acquired from the New York Yankees is crushing the ball right now for Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 4, 2024

Red Sox promote Rule 5 pickup Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted minor-league catcher Mickey Gasper from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log.