Former Twins. Where are They Now? 2026 Edition

[C-Gangster]

1 minute ago, C-Gangster said:

Old friend Tyler Fitzgerald traded to Dodgers from Jay's added to 40 man.

Sorry guys I was confused between Ryan and Tyler Fitzgerald.

[lecroy24fan]

Old friend Trevor Richards called up by PHI between games of a doubleheader today.

[lecroy24fan]

Zak Kent claimed by the Nationals and the Mets DFA'd Eric Wagaman.

[Danchat]

1 hour ago, lecroy24fan said:

Zak Kent claimed by the Nationals and the Mets DFA'd Eric Wagaman.

The Mets did that to select Vidal Brujan, who was a Twin for a very short amount of time. Ironic.

[ashbury]

2 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

and the Mets DFA'd Eric Wagaman.

... after zero games in the majors while briefly on their 40-man.  DFAs should revert to the previous team.

[Vanimal46]

Old friend Chris Paddack DFA’d by the Marlins 

[whosafraidofluigirussolo]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

Old friend Chris Paddack DFA’d by the Marlins 

Ha, came here to post this too. 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/marlins-designate-chris-paddack-for-assignment-dfa.html

Most of the Twins Paddack experience was not great, but the MLBTR article does underline that he’s rarely been tried in short relief and he’s done well in that limited experience. Worth a call if he clears waivers?

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Old friend, Griffin Jax, headed for the rotation. Interesting move...

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/rays-building-up-mason-englert-griffin-jax-as-rotation-options.html

 

[Dave Borton]

1 hour ago, whosafraidofluigirussolo said:

Ha, came here to post this too. 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/marlins-designate-chris-paddack-for-assignment-dfa.html

Most of the Twins Paddack experience was not great, but the MLBTR article does underline that he’s rarely been tried in short relief and he’s done well in that limited experience. Worth a call if he clears waivers?

Gosh, I am aging and too slow. 3rd place to post Paddack.. 
 
Good for the bronze medal though; not the 4th.

[stringer bell]

Trevor Richards traded tothe White Sox.

Is it crazy to wonder if Paddack could be an effective bullpen arm? He was effective in that role in. 2023 coming back from TJ surgery. 

[Vanimal46]

Old friend Carlos Correa will have season ending ankle surgery

[LakesPibble]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

Old friend Carlos Correa will have season ending ankle surgery

At least now we're paying him NOT to play for another team.

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, LakesPibble said:

At least now we're paying him NOT to play for another team.

It sucks that injuries are going to derail what was once a potential HOF career… Deep down we all knew his ankle and plantar fasciitis problems were a ticking time bomb. I’m glad we got out while we could. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Feel bad for Correa. For an ankle to give out like that during simple batting practice - oofda. And it wasn't even the ankle that scared off the Giants and Mets in 2023. Hoping for a full recovery but between the injury and his age, he faces a really uphill climb.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

12 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Trevor Richards traded tothe White Sox.

Is it crazy to wonder if Paddack could be an effective bullpen arm? He was effective in that role in. 2023 coming back from TJ surgery. 

He seems like a good candidate to make a successful transition from starter to reliever. 

[stringer bell]

Brooks Kriske, who pitched in the 2025 Twins' bullpen, had his contract selected by the Athletics. 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/athletics-designate-tyler-ferguson-for-assignment.html

[lecroy24fan]

Brock Stewart back on the IL for the Dodgers. 

[Bangkok Twins Fan]

On 5/4/2026 at 1:26 AM, lecroy24fan said:

Zak Kent claimed by the Nationals and the Mets DFA'd Eric Wagaman.

Man, I need to read these posts more often. I had no idea that Twins had even let Wagaman go, not to mention Kent too. Eh, no great loss, but I'm still shocked at how fast these DFA'd players come and go. 

[Bangkok Twins Fan]

12 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

Brock Stewart back on the IL for the Dodgers. 

Speaking of ex-Twins on the Dodgers, what's the status on Graterol this season? Is he healthy and pitching again?

[lecroy24fan]

3 hours ago, Bangkok Twins Fan said:

Speaking of ex-Twins on the Dodgers, what's the status on Graterol this season? Is he healthy and pitching again?

Also on the IL after shoulder surgery last fall.

[Dave Borton]

On 5/5/2026 at 8:29 AM, Vanimal46 said:

Old friend Chris Paddack DFA’d by the Marlins 

Well, the Cowboy had a short swim with the Fish.  One week. At $4MM/yr, don't think anyone is going to touch him.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/marlins-release-chris-paddack.html

[jaimedude]

On 5/5/2026 at 10:00 AM, whosafraidofluigirussolo said:

Ha, came here to post this too. 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/marlins-designate-chris-paddack-for-assignment-dfa.html

Most of the Twins Paddack experience was not great, but the MLBTR article does underline that he’s rarely been tried in short relief and he’s done well in that limited experience. Worth a call if he clears waivers?

I wouldn't mind seeing the Twins try and give Paddack a try out of the bullpen since we are still trying to develop a pecking order in the bullpen. As a short inning reliever I think his stuff would play effectively in the AL central.  

[Vanimal46]

15 minutes ago, jaimedude said:

I wouldn't mind seeing the Twins try and give Paddack a try out of the bullpen since we are still trying to develop a pecking order in the bullpen. As a short inning reliever I think his stuff would play effectively in the AL central.  

IIRC Paddack when went out of his way claiming the facilities, coaching staff, and food with the Tigers was better than the Twins when we traded him there. I think that ship has sailed. 

[jaimedude]

21 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

IIRC Paddack when went out of his way claiming the facilities, coaching staff, and food with the Tigers was better than the Twins when we traded him there. I think that ship has sailed. 

Ok, didn't realize

 

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

IIRC Paddack when went out of his way claiming the facilities, coaching staff, and food with the Tigers was better than the Twins when we traded him there. I think that ship has sailed. 

I didn't see that he had done that. Thanks for the clarification Vanimal46! 

[lecroy24fan]

22 hours ago, Dave Borton said:

Well, the Cowboy had a short swim with the Fish.  One week. At $4MM/yr, don't think anyone is going to touch him.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/marlins-release-chris-paddack.html

It was the season up to now, not one week. And he cleared today so he's a free agent now.

[Chembry]

Liam Hendrichs signed a minor league deal with the Cubs:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/cubs-sign-liam-hendriks.html

Chris Paddack to Reds:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/reds-to-sign-chris-paddack.html

[Dave Borton]

4 minutes ago, Chembry said:

...

Chris Paddack to Reds:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/reds-to-sign-chris-paddack.html

Man, oh man. Glad I didn't take my bet to the net.

 

On 5/11/2026 at 4:17 PM, Dave Borton said:

At $4MM/yr, don't think anyone is going to touch him.

 

[Chembry]

21 minutes ago, Dave Borton said:

Man, oh man. Glad I didn't take my bet to the net.

I believe the Marlins are on the hook for most of his salary and the Reds will only have to pay a prorated league minimum salary.  

FWIW- The Reds rotation is banged up.  Greene and Williamson are on the 60 day-IL.  Lowder is on the 15-day IL.  Singer will probably need an IL stint.  Their in-house options (Petty, Franco, and Aguiar) are all getting beat up at AAA. 

[Dave Borton]

Of course, 78-yr old brain fart.

25 minutes ago, Chembry said:

I believe the Marlins are on the hook for most of his salary and the Reds will only have to pay a prorated league minimum salary.  

[lecroy24fan]

Jose Berrios is getting elbow surgery next week.