We are now less than a week until the Minnesota Twins kick off their 2026 regular season. Derek Shelton still needs to make roster cuts and determine his 26-man roster. There are more than a handful of positions that appear to be set.

Choosing to go with unproven young arms rather than the "safety" of experience represents a shift in direction for the Twins.

Liam Hendriks’ 2025 season started on the injured list with the Boston Red Sox, and ended with the veteran closer sporting a 6.59 ERA. After signing a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in February with an invitation

The Minnesota Twins made a handful of roster moves on Friday that ended the spring training stays of infielder Gio Urshela and left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin. Both veterans had been in camp on minor league deals and were told they would not make the Opening Day roster,

Former White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has opted out of his contract with the Twins after failing to make the team in a spring tryout, and it could be an opportunity for a White Sox reunion.