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Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) reacts at first base after bunting in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
Minnesota Twins News

Analyst names Twins as free-agent fit for All-Star Jurickson Profar

Profar is coming off the best season of his career.

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May 31, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Alex Speas (64) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park.
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Twins sign AAA reliever with strikeout ability but major control issues

Alex Speas made one appearance in MLB last season.

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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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Rocco Baldelli got one third-place vote for AL Manager of the Year

This was an interesting pick by a BBWAA voter from Texas.

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Sep 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Blewett (60) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Target Field.
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Twins sign Blewett, Duarte, three others to minor-league contracts

Scott Blewett pitched in 12 games for the Twins this season.

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Marco Raya is arguably the top pitching prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization.
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Twins add top pitching prospect Marco Raya to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft

Raya could make an impact at the big-league level as soon as this year.

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Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Cole Irvin (24) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
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Ex-Twins reliever who struggled in late-season collapse signs with Korean team

Cole Irvin was plucked off waivers and immediately put into high-leverage situations.

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Sep 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Tyler O'Neill (17) makes contact with the ball during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
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Twins predicted to sign injury-prone righty slugger in free agency

Tyler O'Neill would be a big-time pickup for the Twins if he can stay healthy.

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Jun 29, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his three run homr run with Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) and Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (64) during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
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Twins tied for 12th-best odds to win World Series in 2025

The Twins still have a high ceiling next year — if they can just stay healthy.

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López (49) shakes hands with Minnesota Twins executive President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey during pre game before a game against the Cincinnati Reds to receive the Roberto Clemente finalist award at Target Field.
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It's 'business as usual' for Twins this offseason amid ownership uncertainty

In other words, don't expect any increases to payroll.

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Sep 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jorge Alcala (66) pitches during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Twins remove 5 players from 40-man roster, exercise Jorge Alcala's club option

Offseason moves are underway for the Twins.

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Sep 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-sacrifice fly against the New York Yankees during the first inning at T-Mobile Park.
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Should the Twins bring back Jorge Polanco in free agency?

Polanco's season with the Mariners was a flop, but he's only 31 years old.

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Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Manuel Margot (13) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field.
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Report: Twins declining Manuel Margot's $12 million 2025 option

As expected, Margot will hit free agency this winter.

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