Former Twins. Where are They Now? 2025 Edition

[Dave Borton]

Derek Shelton O-U-T as Buc'os skipper.

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/derek-shelton-dismissed-as-pirates-manager

 

 

 

[stringer bell]

Matt Bowman DFA'd after pitching Tuesday and Wednesday.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-dfa-matt-bowman.html

[Doctor Wu]

17 hours ago, Dave Borton said:

Derek Shelton O-U-T as Buc'os skipper.

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/derek-shelton-dismissed-as-pirates-manager

 

 

 

Baseball is a cruel game!

[Ryan Atkins]

Eddie Rosario designated for assignment.

 

 

[Ryan Atkins]

Seeing the Braves activate Luke Williams made me think of former Twin Luke Hughes who held the record for most Career Home Runs in the ABL (modern day Australian Baseball League) at the time of his retirement in 2020. He has since been surpassed by Tim Kennelly who spent some time in MiLB but never made it to the majors as Luke Hughes did. If I recall, I think Luke's 1st MLB hit was a home run. He logged 106 MLB games.

[stringer bell]

Shaun Anderson continues his odyssey around MLB. He pitched in four games for the Twins in 2021. Probably more important, he was traded to the Twins for LaMonte Wade Jr.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/angels-select-shaun-anderson-transfer-ben-joyce-to-60-day-il.html

[shortround81]

Sorry if this a repeat but I didn't realize Craig Breslow was in the Red Sox front office 

[Doctor Wu]

On 5/10/2025 at 12:51 AM, Ryan Atkins said:

Eddie Rosario designated for assignment.

 

 

Well, that was a very brief return to Atlanta for Eddie!

[Craig Arko]

On 5/11/2025 at 8:45 AM, Doctor Wu said:

Well, that was a very brief return to Atlanta for Eddie!

And he is again a free agent.

[Parfigliano]

On 5/8/2025 at 6:11 PM, stringer bell said:

Matt Bowman DFA'd after pitching Tuesday and Wednesday.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-dfa-matt-bowman.html

ERA wise his best year was 2024 with TC.  Pitched 7.2 innings with 2.35 ERA

[Ryan Atkins]

Here is a look at Former Twins currently playing in the Mexican League:

Tijuana Bulls - OF Danny Ortiz (topped out at AAA Rochester in 2015, has 1 MLB hit in 12 ABs for the Pirates in 2017)

Oaxaca Warriors - UT Danny Santana (finished 7th in ROY voting for 2014, had a career year with the Rangers in 2019 (.283/28/81)

Monclova Steelworkers - 1B Kennys Vargas (last saw MLB-affiliated action in 2018 with AAA Rochester)

Union Laguna Cotton Workers - P Fernando Abad, 2B Jonathan Schoop

Leon Braves - IF Jermaine Palacios (hit .143 with 2 HR in 2022 with the Twins in his lone MLB season)

Golden Chihuahua - SS Andrelton Simmons, P Devin Smeltzer, P Lewis Thorpe

Jalisco Charros - OF Kyle Garlick, CF Billy Hamilton (went 0-7 in 8 PAs for the Twins in 2022 with 3 SB and 1 CS), P Stephen Gonsalves, P Dereck Rodriguez (Son of Pudge)

Saltillo Saraperos - OF Oswaldo Arcia, P Deolis Guerra (yes, the one acquired in the 2008 Johan Santana trade with the Mets! He never pitched for the Twins, but did see MLB action with 5 other teams)

Campeche Pirates - P Cody Stashak

Durango Hot - P Tyler Duffey

[Vanimal46]

45 year old Rich Hill signs a minor league deal with the Royals 

[Parfigliano]

 

45 year old Rich Hill signs a minor league deal with the Royals 

 

 

45 year old Rich Hill signs a minor league deal with the Royals 

When I 1st saw this on the internet it just said Rich Hill and didn't list an age so I thought it was his kid not him.

What's KC doing?

[big dog]

 

Here is a look at Former Twins currently playing in the Mexican League:

Tijuana Bulls - OF Danny Ortiz (topped out at AAA Rochester in 2015, has 1 MLB hit in 12 ABs for the Pirates in 2017)

Oaxaca Warriors - UT Danny Santana (finished 7th in ROY voting for 2014, had a career year with the Rangers in 2019 (.283/28/81)

Monclova Steelworkers - 1B Kennys Vargas (last saw MLB-affiliated action in 2018 with AAA Rochester)

Union Laguna Cotton Workers - P Fernando Abad, 2B Jonathan Schoop

L

 

 

I definitely need a Union Laguna Cotton Workers jersey.

[Vanimal46]

 

 

When I 1st saw this on the internet it just said Rich Hill and didn't list an age so I thought it was his kid not him.

What's KC doing?

Giving us another answer to use on Immaculate Grid! If he makes it to the show it will be his 14th team 

[Ryan Atkins]

Akil Baddo is back in the show. Manuel Margot demoted (I missed that earlier).

Tigers Select Akil Baddoo, Option Jace Jung - MLB Trade Rumors

[FlyingFinn]

Michael Helman DFA'd by the Cardinals and claimed by the Pirates.

And Eddie Rosario signs a minor league deal with the Brewers.

[Doctor Wu]

 

I definitely need a Union Laguna Cotton Workers jersey.

Order one for me too!

[Doctor Wu]

 

Here is a look at Former Twins currently playing in the Mexican League:

Tijuana Bulls - OF Danny Ortiz (topped out at AAA Rochester in 2015, has 1 MLB hit in 12 ABs for the Pirates in 2017)

Oaxaca Warriors - UT Danny Santana (finished 7th in ROY voting for 2014, had a career year with the Rangers in 2019 (.283/28/81)

Monclova Steelworkers - 1B Kennys Vargas (last saw MLB-affiliated action in 2018 with AAA Rochester)

Union Laguna Cotton Workers - P Fernando Abad, 2B Jonathan Schoop

Leon Braves - IF Jermaine Palacios (hit .143 with 2 HR in 2022 with the Twins in his lone MLB season)

Golden Chihuahua - SS Andrelton Simmons, P Devin Smeltzer, P Lewis Thorpe

Jalisco Charros - OF Kyle Garlick, CF Billy Hamilton (went 0-7 in 8 PAs for the Twins in 2022 with 3 SB and 1 CS), P Stephen Gonsalves, P Dereck Rodriguez (Son of Pudge)

Saltillo Saraperos - OF Oswaldo Arcia, P Deolis Guerra (yes, the one acquired in the 2008 Johan Santana trade with the Mets! He never pitched for the Twins, but did see MLB action with 5 other teams)

Campeche Pirates - P Cody Stashak

Durango Hot - P Tyler Duffey

Ha! That's almost a "what if" Twins All-Star team! Frankly, I'm amazed that most of those guys are still playing, but good for them! Never say never. 

[shortround81]

[Parfigliano]

16 minutes ago, shortround81 said:

Good for him

[Dave Borton]

I have the Reds-Guards game on and Santana is playing 1B with shortened pants on with tights running all the way up. Makes old Sox unis look attractive in comparison. Garter beltarama. Uni faux pas.

 

Hitting 220, on base 17 straight games.

 

 

 

[Dave Borton]

Taylor Rogers tossing for Reds. 1.72 ERA. That's an offseason trade I missed.

MLB-TV game.

[lecroy24fan]

Former Twins legend John Gant had his contract purchased by the Royals form the Atlantic League. He's going to AAA first but when he gets called up it will be his first MB action since 2021.

[bean5302]

Kyle Gibson DFA'd by Baltimore
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-place-tyler-oneill-on-10-day-injured-list-2.html

Tough to say what's going to happen here. Gibson can obviously refuse the assignment and become a free agent, but the best chance to get back to MLB might be with the Orioles. I think he'll refuse and sign a MiLB contract somewhere with an opt out.

[Parfigliano]

On 5/10/2025 at 5:12 AM, shortround81 said:

Sorry if this a repeat but I didn't realize Craig Breslow was in the Red Sox front office 

He is the front office

[FlyingFinn]

Michael Helman DFA'd again. This time by the Pirates. He is claimed again, by the Rangers.

[thelanges5]

Guardos devil magic bringing the rain so they didn’t have to face Ober.  

[Vanimal46]

Old friend Liam Hendriks dealing with scum of the earth people online. I’ll keep saying it… the worst decision every sports league made was getting into bed with these gambling companies. That plus social media amplified vile behavior like this to the extreme. 

[stringer bell]

Diego Castillo (infielder) acquired by the Royals.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/royals-acquire-diego-castillo.html