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Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

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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Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Willi Castro (50) between pitches agains the Miami Marlins at Target Field.
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Will the Twins trade All-Star utility man Willi Castro this offseason?

There are compelling arguments both for and against moving on from Castro this winter.

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Feb 24, 2023; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins hitting coach David Popkins (79) during photo day at Hammond Stadium.
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Ex-Twins hitting coach David Popkins hired by Blue Jays in same role

Popkins was let go by the Twins after their late-season collapse.

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Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; National League Future outfielder Dylan Crews (3) steals second base ahead of the tag by American League Future infielder Luke Keaschall (16) during the fifth inning during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field.
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Luke Keaschall, Zebby Matthews named Twins' minor league players of the year

Keaschall and Matthews have a chance to be future studs for the Twins.

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Aug 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) celebrates hitting a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Target Field.
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Twins announce winners of 2024 Diamond Awards, including team MVP

The awards were voted on by the local chapter of the BBWAA.

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May 31, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Willi Castro (50) celebrates with first baseman Carlos Santana (30) after the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
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Twins' Willi Castro, Carlos Santana named Gold Glove finalists

The Twins haven't had a Gold Glove winner since 2017.

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Jul 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad watches a 30th anniversary celebration for the 1987 World Series Champion team prior to the game with the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.
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Pohlad family plans to sell Minnesota Twins after 40 years of ownership

The family has owned the franchise since 1984.

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