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Royce Lewis - Gets $2.85 million from Twins The Twins and Lewis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.85 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Lewis played in a career-high 106 games in 2025 but regressed offensively, slashing only .237/.283/.388with 13 home runs and 12 stolen bases. The 26-year-old remains locked in as the Twins' everyday third baseman heading into the 2026 campaign.

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Trevor Larnach - Reaches pact with Twins The Twins and Larnach avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.475 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Larnach finished the 2025 campaign with a .250/.323/.404 batting line and 17 home runs over 567 plate appearances. He'll turn 29 in February and should play regularly at least against right-handed pitching in 2026. Larnach will have one more year of arbitration eligibility next winter but could have to show progress in the upcoming season to avoid getting non-tendered.

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Ryan Jeffers - Settles at $6.7 million The Twins and Jeffers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.7 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact It's a nice raise for Jeffers, who was in his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency next winter. The 28-year-old catcher slashed .266/.356/.397 with nine home runs across 464 plate appearances with the Twins in 2025. With Christian Vazquez expected to depart in free agency, Jeffers is set to be the clear No. 1 catcher in Minnesota in 2026.

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Alex Jackson - Settles with Minnesota The Twins and Jackson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact He'll get a little pay bump in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Jackson was acquired via trade from the Orioles in November and is set to serve as the Twins' backup catcher in 2026 behind starter Ryan Jeffers.

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Cole Sands - Avoids arbitration with Twins The Twins and Sands avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sands had been in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old finished 2025 with a 4.50 ERA and 64:19 K:BB over 72 innings, collecting three saves along the way. Sands is in the mix for save chances with the Twins in 2026.

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Twins' next wish is obvious after Edward Cabrera trade keeps prices climbing Minnesota's potential return for one of their aces this summer likely improved after the Marlins dealt Cabrera to the Cubs.

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Twins' Joe Ryan gets bad contract news amid trade rumors | Sporting News The pitcher has been involved in all sorts of chatter.

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Twins avoid arb with 6, but Ryan not among them MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second time in three years, the Twins will likely be heading to an arbitration hearing. The club agreed to terms with...

14 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Massive TwinsFest omission will have fans asking difficult questions To get excited for the Minnesota Twins' 2026 season, the club has officially announced its annual TwinsFest at Target Field. On January 23 a...

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Former Twins general manager Thad Levine joins Brewers as special adviser

Former Minnesota Twins general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a special adviser

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Twins' Royce Lewis gets $2.85 million contract update | Sporting News He's still trying to reach his potential.

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Bailey Ober - Settles at $5.2 million Ober signed a one-year, $5.2 million contract with the Twins on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ober endured his worst season in the big leagues in 2025, turning in a 5.10 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 146.1 innings with Minnesota. His second year of arbitration eligibility will grant him a $1.65 million raise, however, and his spot in the Twins' rotation appears to be safe.

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Twins announce 9-city Winter Caravan schedule The Minnesota Twins on Thursday announced the four-state, nine-city schedule for the 64th edition of Twins Winter Caravan – one of professio...

21 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Minnesota Twins expected to sign switch-hitting shortstop prospect from Venezuela International prospects will be able to sign their contracts in one week.

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2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Rockies Sign Pitcher For $8 Million

Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season.

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2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Rockies Sign Pitcher For $8 Million

Which young starter acquired at the deadline gives Twins a chance to succeed in 2026? What is the starting rotation going to look like for the Minnesota Twins in 2026? You can bet that Pablo López, Joe Ryan, and Bailey Ober wi...

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Big Papi Revealed as Contestant on The Masked Singer

David Ortiz (a.k.a Big Papi) performed "Turn Down For What" during an appearance on The Masked Singer on FOX.

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Big Papi Revealed as Contestant on The Masked Singer

2 Twins players in danger of losing their 40-man roster spots These two players likely won't be with the Twins much longer.

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3 former Twins among MLB's "top projected players to change teams this offseason" New Twin Josh Bell was named an honorable mention as well.

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MN Twins news: Injury updates on Luke Keaschall, Pablo López, David Festa and more Let's check in on these key Twins' injuries.

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Blue Jays insider offers perspective on Bo Bichette's fit with Red Sox and Yankees After spending the 2025 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, Alex Bregman is currently testing free agency.

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Twins' Eric Wagaman, Josh Bell acquisitions put this veteran outfielder on thin ice The Twins should trade this outfielder for a reliever.

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Twins boost infield depth, sign veteran SS Arcia to Minors deal MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins have added needed middle-infield depth by agreeing to terms on a Minor League contract with veteran shortstop Orlan...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

The Twins Way: Reaction to the Eric Wagaman Trade In a classic Twins move, they went "fishing" for hidden talent with the Marlins.

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Former Twin with tremendous outfield arm will get another chance with Braves DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was a lifer in the Minnesota Twins organization. But after the club released him, the Atlanta Braves will give him anoth...

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