Twins 26/40-man Roster Moves/Transactions Thread - 2023

[nicksaviking]

Didn't see this one coming! More than happy to see what he's got though.

[ashbury]

51 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I wonder what the corresponding move is. I would guess Henriquez was moved to the 60-day IL.

They're surely not just adding him to the 40-man, but also the major league roster.  Is it stated who goes down?  Moran, I assume.

I'm not sure what success to expect from Stewart, but his good AAA stats are despite an astronomical .467 BA on balls put in play.  Good thing he struck out so many!

[stringer bell]

Just now, ashbury said:

They're surely not just adding him to the 40-man, but also the major league roster.  Is it stated who goes down?  Moran, I assume.

Ober was optioned yesterday. Stewart is the corresponding move. 

[DJL44]

48 minutes ago, ashbury said:

They're surely not just adding him to the 40-man, but also the major league roster.  Is it stated who goes down?

Ober

[nicksaviking]

58 minutes ago, ashbury said:

They're surely not just adding him to the 40-man, but also the major league roster.  Is it stated who goes down?  Moran, I assume.

I'm not sure what success to expect from Stewart, but his good AAA stats are despite an astronomical .467 BA on balls put in play.  Good thing he struck out so many!

Historically, he's got a non-concerning walk rate too. As far as bullpen arms go, high strikeouts and velocity plus decent walk rates make for great lightening-in-a-bottle candidates.

[FlyingFinn]

1 hour ago, stringer bell said:

I wonder what the corresponding move is. I would guess Henriquez was moved to the 60-day IL.

Correct.

Stewart is the emergency long relief pitcher. This could start the train back and forth from St. Paul. Once Stewart pitches mop up for 4-5 innings in a game, he goes to St. Paul by being DFA'd. Then, Aaron Sanchez or someone similar gets added to the 40 man and does the same thing. Then Rodriguez etc. as we don't want Ober or Varland to be the ones that sit on the Twins bench for two weeks waiting for a short start.

[DJL44]

33 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

Correct.

Stewart is the emergency long relief pitcher. This could start the train back and forth from St. Paul. Once Stewart pitches mop up for 4-5 innings in a game, he goes to St. Paul by being DFA'd. Then, Aaron Sanchez or someone similar gets added to the 40 man and does the same thing. Then Rodriguez etc. as we don't want Ober or Varland to be the ones that sit on the Twins bench for two weeks waiting for a short start.

I'm guessing they option Moran and bring up Winder next. Stewart isn't a long reliever but he's been piling up strikeouts as a short reliever.

[SwainZag]

Trevor Megill DFA'd to make room for Stewart on the 40 man.   

[USAFChief]

Just now, SwainZag said:

Trevor Megill DFA'd to make room for Stewart on the 40 man.   

Wow. Didn't see that coming.

[LA Vikes Fan]

I didn't either but it makes sense based on his performance. He has ben rocked in AAA.  

[stringer bell]

1 hour ago, FlyingFinn said:

Correct.

Stewart is the emergency long relief pitcher. This could start the train back and forth from St. Paul. Once Stewart pitches mop up for 4-5 innings in a game, he goes to St. Paul by being DFA'd. Then, Aaron Sanchez or someone similar gets added to the 40 man and does the same thing. Then Rodriguez etc. as we don't want Ober or Varland to be the ones that sit on the Twins bench for two weeks waiting for a short start.

Headrick is still the long man. Cole Sands figures as his partner on the carousel. Stewart can’t be optioned. 

[FlyingFinn]

28 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Stewart can’t be optioned. 

DFA Stewart. Nobody will claim him and he can be back in St. Paul, waiting to do it again like a few guys last year (like Cotton). Maybe's he's not the #1 long man but I don't see him being on the Twins 40 man roster come the end of September.

Are the Twins really going to have Headrick sit on the bench for two weeks if nobody has a short start or we are blowing out someone.

[stringer bell]

21 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

 

Are the Twins really going to have Headrick sit on the bench for two weeks if nobody has a short start or we are blowing out someone.

I would think so. It isn't optimum to do so with anyone with upside, but Headrick is/was stretched out enough to go multiple innings and isn't high enough on the prospect ladder that they feel like he needs to be pitching in the roatation every fifth or sixth day.

[stringer bell]

26 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

DFA Stewart. Nobody will claim him and he can be back in St. Paul, waiting to do it again like a few guys last year (like Cotton). Maybe's he's not the #1 long man but I don't see him being on the Twins 40 man roster come the end of September.

It will be a performance issue with him. If he pitches well enough to stay, he'll stay, there's really no one pushing for a recall that will also cost a roster spot. If the Twins come up short on arms at some point, he well may be outrighted. I also think Winder will be added to the bullpen when his rehab is over, and the one leaving the major league roster should be from Pagan, Moran and Stewart. 

[Squirrel]

This is a transaction thread ONLY ... please start a separate thread for discussion. Thank you! (And keep to topic!)

[Althebum82]

04/27/23

Minnesota Twins optioned LHP Brent Headrick to St. Paul Saints.  No  replacement identified yet.

[stringer bell]

27 minutes ago, Althebum82 said:

04/27/23

Minnesota Twins optioned LHP Brent Headrick to St. Paul Saints.  No  replacement identified yet.

Cruel reality. He did his job and his reward is to go to the minors. 

[Vanimal46]

Hopefully the Twins signed up for Uber rewards with the frequency they’re using the MLB/AAA shuttle this year. 

[FlyingFinn]

10 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Hopefully the Twins signed up for Uber rewards with the frequency they’re using the MLB/AAA shuttle this year. 

 

[USAFChief]

14 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Cruel reality. He did his job and his reward is to go to the minors. 

I called it in yesterday's game thread.

[Squirrel]

 

As many of us were hoping for ... 

[Doctor Wu]

On 4/26/2023 at 2:42 AM, FlyingFinn said:

DFA Stewart. Nobody will claim him and he can be back in St. Paul, waiting to do it again like a few guys last year (like Cotton). Maybe's he's not the #1 long man but I don't see him being on the Twins 40 man roster come the end of September.

Are the Twins really going to have Headrick sit on the bench for two weeks if nobody has a short start or we are blowing out someone.

Not so sure about dumping Stewart just yet. He looked good in his first game back up, so I'd like to see him stay on the team for a while and see how much he can contribute. And if they DID DFA  him, I wouldn't be shocked to see another team claim him. 

[big dog]

I'm certainly ready to give Stewart more chances. Looked great last night.

[wabene]

Looks like two darts may have stuck, Headrick and Stewart, we'll see. 

[stringer bell]

Maeda to IL and Ober officially recalled and starting this afternoon's game.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/04/twins-place-kenta-maeda-on-il-recall-bailey-ober.html

[CRF]

Trevor Megill to the Brewers for cash and a PTBNL. 

[stringer bell]

Official: Kirilloff activated from the IL and optioned to St. Paul. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

On 4/30/2023 at 1:58 PM, CRF said:

Trevor Megill to the Brewers for cash or a PTBNL. 

Article on mlb traderumors says cash "and" PTBNL.

Don't know how PTBNL work, as it is conceivable maybe cash is always an option?

[CRF]

12 hours ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

Article on mlb traderumors says cash "and" PTBNL.

Don't know how PTBNL work, as it is conceivable maybe cash is always an option?

The initial report I saw said cash "or" a PTBNL. It appears that was incorrect, as was I. Subsequent reports I've seen say cash "and" a PTBNL. That seems to be the deal. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

2 hours ago, CRF said:

The initial report I saw said cash "or" a PTBNL. It appears that was incorrect, as was I. Subsequent reports I've seen say cash "and" a PTBNL. That seems to be the deal. 

Thanks for the clarification.

 

Now i gotta wait to decide whether i like it...

 

Oh well. I can be patient, with practice.