https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/32/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-release-carson-mccusker-are-likely-to-make-rule-5-draft-pick-wednesday-r19520/The Minnesota Twins will release Carson McCusker to pursue playing opportunities outside the United States, the team announced Wednesday. As a result, their 40-man roster now has a vacancy, clearing a logistical block as they prepare for the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, which takes place at 1 PM CT to clo...19520Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:44:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-rare-commodity-why-byron-buxtons-trade-value-might-never-be-higher-r19508/Byron Buxton has never been shy about his feelings toward Minnesota. Across multiple interviews last season, he made it clear that he wants to remain a Twin for life. His connection to the organization, the fan base, and the community is something he has spoken about with pride and sincerity. Un...19508Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:04:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/4-twins-prospects-most-likely-to-be-lost-in-2025-rule-5-draft-r19490/On Wednesday, as the MLB Winter Meetings wind down, teams will make their selections in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. The Twins protected most of the expected names: Andrew Morris, Connor Prielipp, Marco Raya, Hendry Mendez, Kendry Rojas, and Gabriel González. They also chose to protect one semi-surpri...19490Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/breaking-twins-win-third-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-lottery-r19516/The hated Chicago White Sox, who already got Justin Ishbia and the Pope this year, win again. They will pick first in the 2026 MLB Draft, after winning the annual MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening in Orlando. The Twins will pick third, but can find some consolation in not having fallen any fu...19516Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/there-are-encouraging-updates-on-minnesota-twins-limited-partners-r19512/In mid-August, the Pohlad family announced they were no longer selling the team, and instead, would sell stakes in it to two limited partners. Then, for nearly four months, nothing. On Saturday, Charley Walters of St. Paul Pioneer Press broke some news regarding the first of the two li...19512Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/if-minnesota-twins-trade-ryan-jeffers-whom-should-they-sign-to-play-catcher-r19509/With the latest reports taking focus away from Joe Ryan, Pablo López, and Byron Buxton, there are other Twins trade candidates to consider this winter, including catcher Ryan Jeffers. Is it possible the Twins could trade Jeffers, but hang on to the other players mentioned in rumors? If they go t...19509Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:37:33 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-twins-should-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-ryan-ohearn-r19510/  This weekend, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported the Minnesota Twins do not anticipate moving Byron Buxton, Pablo López, or Joe Ryan this offseason, intending to contend for a postseason berth in 2026. In the article, Rosenthal noted that club officials believe they have “’mild flexibil...19510Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:17:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-search-for-draft-lottery-luck-while-reflecting-on-a-complicated-top-10-track-record-r19507/The Minnesota Twins enter Tuesday’s MLB Draft Lottery with the second-best odds at securing the No. 1 overall pick, and they are guaranteed to select in the top 10 for the 2026 MLB Draft.  It's a rare opportunity for a club that has spent most of the past decade trying to compete while stil...19507Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-starting-pitcher-trade-rumors-joe-ryan-bailey-ober-mets/Since the offseason officially began in early November, Minnesota Twins starting pitchers Pablo López and Joe Ryan have been two of the most speculated-about players in baseball, with many pundits predicting one or both of the frontline arms to be moved this winter. Reports from The Athletic's K...19505Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:04:30 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-many-starting-pitchers-do-the-2026-minnesota-twins-need-r19500/For the past few years, the Twins have focused on accumulating starting pitching depth. The earliest form of this pattern probably dates back to 2021, when they had a full rotation of Kenta Maeda, José Berríos, Michael Pineda, JA Happ, and newly-extended Randy Dobnak, but still elected to sign j...19500Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-philadelphia-phillies-catcher-search-lead-them-to-ryan-jeffers-r19502/The Minnesota Twins have spent the early offseason in the thick of speculation, as the industry waits to see how far their teardown will go. Joe Ryan’s name has been tossed around. Byron Buxton rumors refuse to die down. Now, another player has entered the conversation. Ryan Jeffers might not be...19502Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/kody-clemens-a-good-player-in-the-wrong-role-r19498/After his breakout 2025 season, Kody Clemens appears to be the Twins’ presumptive starting first baseman in 2026. While there's good reason to believe he can continue to produce, the team would be better off if he were pushed into a utility role. Clemens had a lackluster career before the P...19498Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:08:02 +0000