https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/28/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-joe-ryans-wbc-on-pause-r19857/FORT MYERS — Joe Ryan’s spring training ramp-up will continue in Twins camp, but his World Baseball Classic debut with Team USA will wait at least a little longer. Twins GM Jeremy Zoll said Sunday that Ryan will not participate in the WBC pool play round (or the exhibition games leading int...19857Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trusting-the-process-or-testing-the-depth-r19847/When pitchers and catchers reported to Fort Myers, the optimism surrounding the Minnesota Twins' rotation was grounded in numbers. This was supposed to be a strength built on both established major leaguers and emerging upper-level prospects knocking on the door. Instead, the depth chart has bec...19847Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/spring-temperature-check-whos-hot-and-whos-cold-in-twins-camp-feb-24-28-r19855/The standings don’t mean much in late February, but a six-game skid still isn’t ideal. Since our last check-in, the Twins have dropped six straight and now sit at 2-7 overall this spring. It’s early, workloads are being managed, and plenty of pitchers are still building up — but this past week w...19855Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:36:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-a-new-meaning-for-buxton-at-dh-r19854/FORT MYERS - For years, when we saw Byron Buxton in the lineup as a designated hitter, it was bad news. It meant that Buxton and the team were trying to figure out some way (usually, futilely) to keep him healthy.  This spring, Buxton has already been the designated hitter twice, including...19854Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-the-twins-carry-three-catchers-on-the-opening-day-roster-r19848/The Minnesota Twins have built themselves a good problem behind the plate. The issue is that good problems still require difficult decisions. There are three big-league caliber catchers in camp, and no clear path to send any of them to the minors. If the Twins want to keep all three on the Openi...19848Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:47:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/candidates-for-the-twins-bench-in-2026-r19831/As the Twins payroll has decreased, the players not in the starting lineup every day will need to be increasingly valuable. Backup catchers, utility infielders, and corner outfielders will be given crucial at-bats throughout the season due to rest, injuries, or certain pitching matchups. Attempt...19831Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:30:19 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-pros-and-cons-of-4-different-twins-lineup-permutations-r19845/As I've started putting together my position-by-position previews of the Twins roster this spring (check out the catcher and first base installments from this week), I've been challenged to figure out how playing time will actually shake out for a team with an unsettled bench and some seemingly...19845Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:51 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/through-the-eyes-of-statcast-what-the-twins-see-in-james-outman-r19815/Every spring, a handful of players force organizations to make uncomfortable decisions. They may not have the prospect pedigree or the lengthy big-league résumé, but something in their profile demands a closer look. Sometimes it's a mechanical tweak. Sometimes it's an approach change. Increasing...19815Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:46:49 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royce-lewiss-path-to-a-2026-rebound-can-he-return-to-elite-form-r19818/Very few players around the league embody both promise and frustration quite like Royce Lewis. Entering his age‑27 season in 2026, Lewis remains a tantalizing mix of elite tools and unfulfilled potential. When healthy, he has the power and athleticism to impact the game in ways not many other ma...19818Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-funderburk-opens-2-beer-fine-print-and-a-classic-quote-r19841/FORT MYERS—Starting pitching was supposed to be abundant on this Twins team, but there have been a number of starters we have yet to see in a game. Pablo López is undergoing Tommy John surgery, Joe Ryan is dealing with a sore back, Bailey Ober has been limited to live batting practice sessions,...19841Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-surprising-twins-players-battling-for-roster-spots-this-spring-r19839/The Twins stated their intention to contend in 2026, but they did so a bit late, and their offseason was troublingly quiet for a mediocre team aspiring to a big improvement. They’ve mostly added on the edges of the roster, rather than making notable upgrades. As a result, it looked as though the...19839Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-first-base-r19838/When you look at the names on the depth chart listed below, one thing sticks out: none of the players who are expected to get significant playing time at first base are internally developed. And that's nothing new. Last year, Minnesota's primary first baseman was free agent acquisition Ty France...19838Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:36:02 +0000