Former Twins. Where are They Now? 2026 Edition

[stringer bell]

Ex-Twins and almost Twins: Mickey Gasper was DFA’d by the Nats because they claimed almost a Twin Richard Lovelady (half season at St. Paul), Lovelady was DFA’d by the Mets when they claimed Vidal Brujan from the Twins who DFA’d Gasper when they claimed Brujan. Do I have that right?

[Doctor Wu]

13 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Ex-Twins and almost Twins: Mickey Gasper was DFA’d by the Nats because they claimed almost a Twin Richard Lovelady (half season at St. Paul), Lovelady was DFA’d by the Mets when they claimed Vidal Brujan from the Twins who DFA’d Gasper when they claimed Brujan. Do I have that right?

All I know it that I am getting dizzy from this flurry of exciting transactions!

[Dave Borton]

Derek Faley traded offices...from exec suite to "The Farm ..."

 

 

 

[thelanges5]

Luis Arraez - 1 yr $12mm with the Giants

[Chembry]

Cody Laweryson was DFA'd by the Angels today.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/angels-designate-cody-laweryson-for-assignment.html

[stringer bell]

Cole Irvin (3.2 terrible innings with the 2024 Twins) to the Dodgers on a minor league deal.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/diamondbacks-carlos-santana-close-to-deal.html

Carlos Santana agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/diamondbacks-carlos-santana-close-to-deal.html

Mickey Gasper claimed by the Red Sox (he made his debut with them in 2024).

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/red-sox-claim-mickey-gasper.html

[nicksaviking]

2 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Cole Irvin (3.2 terrible innings with the 2024 Twins) to the Dodgers on a minor league deal.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/diamondbacks-carlos-santana-close-to-deal.html

 

Ha, Cole Irvin, the presumptive savior of the sinking 2024 season when the Twins left handed bullpen options had an average ERA of what seemed like 20.00.

I'll bet few guys who only played four games with the Twins ever get to be the center of such a contentious topic as this memorable gem!

 

[thelanges5]

IKF - 1yr/$6mm with the Red Sox

[lecroy24fan]

Shane Robinson is the new 1B Coach for the Giants.

[stringer bell]

Chris Paddack was signed by the Marlins. The report doesn't say if it was a major league contract. 

Also the Twins signed Gio Urshela to a minor league deal.

[ashbury]

7 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Chris Paddack was signed by the Marlins. The report doesn't say if it was a major league contract. 

$4M guarantee and mention of 40-man issues say to me it's a major league contract.

[stringer bell]

Gary Sanchez signed a major league deal with the Brewers. One year $1.75M.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/brewers-to-sign-gary-sanchez-2.html

[Dave Borton]

2 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Gary Sanchez signed a major league deal with the Brewers. One year $1.75M.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/brewers-to-sign-gary-sanchez-2.html

Guy has more lives than cats do. 

No catchers out there. Pretty soon BP catchers will be signing.

[lecroy24fan]

On 2/12/2026 at 10:54 AM, Dave Borton said:

Guy has more lives than cats do. 

No catchers out there. Pretty soon BP catchers will be signing.

Will that be before or after Garver signs?

[stringer bell]

Others have noted how many former Twins are back with the team in one capacity or another. Off the top of my head, Shelton (former coach) is the new manager, Latroy Hawkins is the new bullpen coach, Michael A. Taylor and Ryan Pressly added as on-field instructors, but not coaches. Between the lines, the Twins have brought back Taylor Rogers, Liam Hendriks, Cody Laweryson, Matt Bowman, David Banuelos and Gio Urshela. Did I miss anyone?

[lecroy24fan]

Rortvedt claimed by the Mets.

[stringer bell]

Mitch Garver reupped with Seattle on a minor league deal. He’ll have to beat out Jhonny Pereda to make the club. 

[lecroy24fan]

Jake Cave has signed in the Mexican League.

[ashbury]

12 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

Jake Cave has signed in the Mexican League.

Cueva de Jacob, going forward.

[FlyingFinn]

Pierson Ohl to have Tommy John surgery. Bummer for him.

[lecroy24fan]

Dan Serafini was sentenced to life without parole today for the 2021 murder of his in laws. 

[lecroy24fan]

1972 Twin Wayne Granger has passed away at 81.

[Parfigliano]

18 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

Dan Serafini was sentenced to life without parole today for the 2021 murder of his in laws. 

So he's where?  PelicanBay....Folsom...San Quentin.

[Doctor Wu]

Not sure if anyone posted this yet or not, but Randy Dobnak is in camp with Seattle. The two box scores I read did not offer favorable results for him. 

[Rosterman]

A look at former Minnesota Twins players and organizational guys in Spring Training camps. Amazed at the number of former Twins coaching in the majors.

TIGERS: Sawyer Gipson-Long, Bryan Sammons. Bill Boyer coach.

A's: Brent Rooker, Nick Anderson, Brooks Kriske. Marcus Jensen coach.

ROYALS: Aaron Sanchez. Damon Hollins, Allan de San Miguel, Juan Graterol coaches.

ASTROS: Steven Okert, Kai-Wei Teng, Christian Vazquez, Carlos Correa. Jose Espada manager. Victor Rodriguez coach.

ANGELS: Shaun Anderson, Huascar Ynoa. Kurt Suzuki manager.

MARINERS: Casey Legumina, Jhonny Pereda, Luke Raley, Mitch Garver, Rob Refsnyder, Randy Dobnak, Casey Lawrence.

RANGERS: Jonah Bride.

ORIOLES: Yennier Cano, Dietrich Enns, Jackson Kowar, Cade Povich, Tyler Wells, Payton Eeles. Hank Conger coach.

RED SOX: Sonny Gray, Jovani Moran, Danny Coulombe, Mickey Gasper, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Vinny Nittoli, Nate Baez. Pete Fatse coach.

YANKEES: Luis Gill. James Rowson, Tanner Swanson coaches.

RAYS: Griffin Jax, Cam Booser. Rick Knapp, Brady Williams coaches.

BLUE JAYS: Jose Berrios, Louie Varland, Jeff Hoffman, Jorge Alcala, Tanner Andrews. David Pokins, Drew Butera coaches.

WHITE SOX: LaMonte Wade Jr., Prelander Berroa. Zach Bove, Derek Shomon coaches.

GUARDIANS: Carl WIllis coach.

BRAVES: Gary Sanchez, Akil Baddoo, Blayne Enlow.

REDS: Emilio Pagan, Chase Petty, Christian Encarcion-Strand, Spencer Steer, Josh Staumont, Andrew Misiewicz, Darren McCaughan.

CUBS: Caleb Thielbar, Tyler Austin, Josh Brigham.

DIAMONDBACKS: Carlos Santana, John Curtiss, Thomas Hatch, Derek Law, Ildemado Varga. Dave McKay coach.

GIANTS: Luis Arraez, Harrison Bader, Tyler Mahle, Michael Fulmer, Diego Cartaya. Jayce Tingler, Shane Robinson, Ron Washington coaches.

PADRES: Jason Adam, Ty France, Jose Miranda. Nick Punto coach.

DODGERS: Brock Stewart, Brusdar Graterol, Cole Irvin, Ryan Fitzgerald. Danny Lehmann, Aaron Bates coaches.

ROCKIES: Pierson Ohl, Edouard Julien, Willi Castro. Jeff Pickler, Doug Bernier coaches.

METS: Brooks Raley, Ben Rortvedt, Jorge Polanco, Vidal Brujan, Nick Burdi, Daniel Durante Jr., Brandon Waddell. Justin WIllard coach.

MARLINS: Calvin Faucher, Chris Paddack, Brian Navarreto.

PIRATES: Dennis Santana, Jason Wentz, Beau Burrows, Noah Davis. Cibney Bello, Matt Hague coaches.

CARDINALS: Scott Blewett.

PHILLIES: Jhoan Duran, Genesis Cabrera, Trevor Richards.

NATIONALS:  Zack Littell, Richard Lovejoy. Matt Borgschulte, Tyler Smarslok, Bobby Wilson coaches.

BRAVES: Iam Hamilton, Tyler Kinley, Martin Perez, Jair Camargo, Sandy Leon, DaShawn Kiersey Jr., Kyle Farmer. Jeremy Hefner, Antoan Richardson, Tommy Watkins, J.P. Martinez, Tony Diaz coaches.

 

[RpR]

Boston Mickey Gasper

LAD Fitzgerald

[Thumbs Down Guy]

Dan Serifini is in prison for murder.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-mlb-pitcher-dan-serafini-sentenced-life-prison-shooting-inlaws-rcna261115

[big dog]

So the Mariners signed Mitch Garver on a minor-league deal but didn't invite him to camp? Yikes. I hope he either gets healthy or invested well.

[ashbury]

On 3/1/2026 at 3:20 AM, Doctor Wu said:

Not sure if anyone posted this yet or not, but Randy Dobnak is in camp with Seattle. The two box scores I read did not offer favorable results for him. 

Your post prompted me to look at his b-r.com page, which shows a 2026 projection.  What are the odds Randy at age 31 can put up 29 full innings in the majors with a 4.03 ERA?  LOL.

[lecroy24fan]

Christian Vazquez has signed a minor league deal with the Astros.