Two of the Longest-Tenured Twins Could Be Nearing the End In Different Ways

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On 8/18/2026 at 3:47 PM, Riverbrian said:

I think the next off-season will be interesting. 

We will have 7 returning players who will be in their last year. 4 of them in the starting rotation with Ryan, Lopez, Ober and Kramer. Hoffman and Banda in the bullpen and then there is Larnach….

 

Coming off injury, I think it’s a no-brainer on each side to work out a one-year extension with Lopez. Gives Lopez time to prove he’s fully back from injury before hitting free agency and isn’t a long-term commitment for the Twins.