The Minnesota Twins’ offseason has once again turned into a running joke at MLB’s winter meetings, thanks to ownership’s latest round of unrealistic expectations. After facing a $30 million payroll cut last year, the team is now under orders to maintain the same payroll, forcing them to cut costs even further. With free agent spending … Read more
Just two years after signing a $200 million contract to stay in Minnesota, three-time All-Star shortstop is reportedly being discussed in trade talks. On Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo and him have been floated in trade scenarios, though both possess no-trade clauses. Correa, who is still owed $128 million over … Read more
The New York Yankees have addressed their need at first base, securing five-time Silver Slugger Paul Goldschmidt on a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Saturday. This move rules out four-time All-Star Pete Alonso as an option for the Yankees. With the Yankees filling their vacancy, the New York Mets are now positioned as favorites to … Read more
It’s challenging for major professional sports teams to add talent when the baseball operations staff is constrained by strict spending limits. That’s the reality facing Minnesota Twins president Derek Falvey, as the Pohlad ownership group has declared there will be no payroll cuts this offseason. That sounds like good news, right? Well, there’s a catch. … Read more
After spending 15 years in the Twins’ organization and nearly a decade on their major league roster, Max Kepler is entering free agency for the first time this offseason. The German-born outfielder ranks 13th in franchise history with 161 home runs, but has struggled with consistency at the plate in recent years. He is set … Read more
The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their starting pitching depth by signing right-hander to a minor league deal on Monday. McCaughan, 28, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 12th round of the 2017 MLB Draft and debuted in the majors in 2021. Last February, he was traded to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations … Read more
