Twins Players Search for Their Own Personal "Rally Sausage" in 2025

[Cody Christie]

The Twins will leave no stone unturned in their search for a replacement for the Rally Sausage. Now, the team’s core players have started to identify their own lucky charms for 2025. 

 

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Last season, the Minnesota Twins relied on the power of the now-infamous Rally Sausage, an unassuming summer sausage that somehow became the team’s lucky charm. It started as a joke in the clubhouse, then found its way into the dugout, and by season’s end, it had morphed into something resembling a crime against gastronomy. Eventually, it achieved an almost mythical status while some players swore it whispered to them, and others claimed it had developed its own aura.

But with a new season comes new superstitions, and players are now on a quest to find their own individual good-luck charms. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli recently requested that each player find their own personal “rally sausage” for the 2025 campaign. After all, you can only ride one piece of meat so far before the USDA gets involved. Here’s what some of the Twins' stars have chosen to fill the void left by their beloved (and questionably safe-to-consume) sausage.

Carlos Correa: The "Rally Rolex"
Carlos Correa, always one for style, has chosen a different kind of rally charm with his sparkling new "Rally Rolex." The Twins' shortstop has decided that his custom, diamond-encrusted timepiece (which may or may not be worth more than Target Field itself) will serve as his personal talisman. "Every time I check the time, I remind myself that it's winning time," Correa explained. "Also, the weight of it on my wrist keeps my swing level, so it’s really a win-win."

Of course, some skeptics have questioned whether wearing a luxury watch during games is practical, but Correa insists it’s part of his routine. Plus, he’s confident that if the Twins ever need a new team plane, he can pawn it.

Byron Buxton: The "Rally Bubble Wrap"
After years of battling injuries, Byron Buxton is taking no chances with his good luck charm by selecting an entire roll of bubble wrap that he keeps within reach at all times. "Look, if the Rally Sausage could bring us good fortune, why not a protective layer of air pockets?" Buxton said while carefully wrapping his knees before batting practice.

The coaching staff has expressed concern about him attempting to steal bases while encased in a full-body bubble suit, but Buxton remains optimistic. "If it helps me stay on the field for 162 games, I don’t care if I look like a human-sized packing peanut," he said.

Pablo López: The "Rally Peccary Teeth"
Pablo López has decided to embrace an ancient tradition with his personal good luck charm, "Rally Peccary Teeth." These teeth, taken from a pig-like mammal native to South America, have long been used in indigenous cultures for protection, good luck in hunting, and even initiation rites. López carries a small pouch of them in his locker and insists they hold mystical powers.

"Baseball is a battle, just like hunting," López explained. "If peccary teeth can bring success to warriors and hunters, why not to a starting pitcher? I keep them close before every start and trust in their energy to help me carve through lineups."

Teammates have been fascinated and slightly unsettled by López’s new superstition, but nobody is asking too many questions as long as he keeps racking up strikeouts.

Jhoan Durán: The "Rally Flamethrower"
Jhoan Durán, known for his triple-digit fastball, has chosen an appropriately aggressive good luck charm: a literal flamethrower. “The Rally Sausage was fine, but it didn’t throw 104 mph,” Durán said while adjusting his heat-resistant goggles. Before each game, he ceremonially ignites a pile of opposing team memorabilia, ensuring his arm is properly "heated up" before taking the mound.

Twins officials have assured the media that Durán will not be allowed to use his flamethrower in the bullpen, but fans remain skeptical after reports surfaced that he is close to signing a sponsorship deal with Menards. He’d like to remind fans that you can score an 11% rebate on everything including flamethrowers. 

While the Rally Sausage will forever have a place in Twins lore (and possibly in a biohazard facility somewhere), the team is ready to embrace new superstitions for the 2025 season. Whether it’s luxury watches, protective packaging, sacred beverages, or controlled pyrotechnics, one thing is clear—this team will stop at nothing to find an edge. And who knows? Maybe by October, we’ll all be talking about the power of the Rally Bubble Wrap. One thing's for sure: whatever charms they choose, they’ll smell a lot better than last year’s sausage.

Can you help other members of the Twins roster select their personal good luck charms for 2025? Leave a comment and start the discussion. 

 

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