https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/221/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/camp-storylines-byron-buxtons-health-r15724/Byron Buxton signed a seven-year, $100-million extension with the Minnesota Twins before 2022 and produced an All-Star season that summer. He was limited to just 92 games, though, and a knee procedure left his status uncertain for 2023. He did not play in spring training games last year, and the...15724Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2024-minnesota-twins-opening-day-roster-projections-finally-final-r15767/Minnesota has been in the market for a specific player type throughout the offseason. Last season, the Twins traded for Michael A. Taylor to provide insurance behind Byron Buxton in center field. Taylor’s role became critical when Buxton was relegated to the designated hitter role. The Twins bel...15767Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2024-spring-training-storylines-which-players-need-to-perform-well-this-spring-r15757/Coming off a successful season highlighted by winning their first playoff game since 2004 and postseason series since 2002, the Twins enter spring training as an essentially complete squad--despite being restricted by significant payroll reductions. Derek Falvey and the rest of the front office...15757Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jorge-alcal%C3%A1-brock-stewart-and-the-underrated-challenge-of-being-truly-ready-every-day-r15759/It is often assumed that some of the best relievers are failed starters. When looking back over Twins history, the first names that get thrown out are players like Glen Perkins or, more recently, Griffin Jax. Jhoan Durán was brought along as a starter, before having enough of an elbow issue to n...15759Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:12:41 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/position-preview-2024-first-base-carlos-santana-alex-kirilloff/Over nearly a two-decade stretch, first base was a position of steady continuity (and alliteration) for the Twins franchise, with Mientkiewicz giving way to Morneau and then Mauer. Miguel tried to carry the torch, but Sanó's tenure at first ended in 2022 after three seasons, and last year, the p...15754Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:32:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/manuel-margot-trade-roster-implications-left-handed-pitching-splits/Byron Buxton will be back in center field this season, after missing more than a year of action on the grass. Max Kepler will flank him on one side, with Matt Wallner set to take the other spot. Backup outfield options only included Willi Castro, and with no Michael A. Taylor this time around,...15764Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/camp-storylines-carlos-correas-health-r15746/Last winter, Carlos Correa’s health was the talk of the offseason after two mega deals fell through because of questions about the long-term durability of his surgically repaired ankle. Correa wasn’t searching for a new team this winter, and it allowed him to refocus on his overall health and of...15746Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/anthony-desclafani-will-sinker-swim-r15750/Imagine that—a Twins Daily writer is not only talking about four-seamers and sinkers, but this hurler's sinker in particular. If you haven’t already, check out Matt and Lucas’s Caretaker content on the topic. Anthony DeSclafani's career has been all over the place, with an ERA in the 3s eve...15750Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:26:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/simeon-woods-richardson-fastball-velocity-2024/This is potentially big news, because Simeon Woods Richardson has had a velocity problem. Since being acquired by the Twins as part of the José Berríos trade, he's seen his velocity - and prospect status - decline. Last year, as a 22-year-old, that resulted in an unsightly 4.91 ERA at Triple-A...15766Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-acquire-outfielder-manuel-margot-from-dodgers-in-3-player-trade-r15763/The Twins have accumulated a lot of outfield talent over the years, but much of that is left-handed. Byron Buxton is scheduled to play center field, and if he is healthy, he will be in the lineup a lot.  According to major-league sources, the Twins have acquired the talented Manuel Margot...15763Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:54:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-2024-trip-4-passports-required-toronto-or-bust-may-10-12-r15735/For years, now, it's felt like the fortunes of the Twins and Jays were oddly intertwined. This May series will be a way for them each to check in on each other. Toronto Blue Jays – May 10-12 Rogers Centre: Capacity 45,517 2023 Attendance: 3,021,904, up from 2,653,837 in 2022 (Averaged 3...15735Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nick-paparesta-impact-twins-injuries-byron-buxton-carlos-correa/The Minnesota Twins had their eyes on Nick Paparesta long before they were able to finally pry their new head athletic trainer away from the Oakland Athletics in November of 2022. "The Twins requested permission to speak with Paparesta when they hired (Michael) Salazar three seasons ago," Dan Ha...15756Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:18:01 +0000