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Former Twins. Where are They Now? 2026 Edition

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Here’s my list of ex-Twins on major league Opening Day active rosters. Immaculate Grid rules—has to have played at least one official game for the Twins: Y. Cano D. Enns D. Coulombe S. G

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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 Sammon

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Eduard Julien made the Rockies. Jose Miranda on a MiLB contract was re-assigned to the Padres AAA affiliate. However both had an OPS over .900 this spring and I'm cheering for them. If for no oth

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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?

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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.  

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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. 

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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! 

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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. 

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