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With just under a week before Opening Day, the battles for spots on the Minnesota Twins' active roster are being settled. The biggest one to close out the
Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 games.
The Minnesota Twins now have just six Grapefruit League games left, meaning more roster cuts are coming as they prepare to kick off the 2026 regular season on March 26 in Baltimore. On Tuesday, Derek Shelton sent three more non-roster players packing,
It was a big bet on Bradley, a former consensus top-50 prospect who made 73 starts across three MLB seasons before turning 25. Bradley struggled to find consistency in Tampa Bay, posting a 4.70 ERA, but the Twins saw it as buying low on a still-young, upside-filled starter with high-end raw stuff.
Jeremy Zoll now leads baseball ops for the Twins, but otherwise the faces are mostly the same. Pete Maki survived a coaching shakeup and still runs the pitching staff. These guys need to buck the trend and turn some young arms into actual difference-makers in the MLB rotation.
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Brayan Bello Looks Ready As Boston Red Sox Beat Minnesota Twins In Latest Grapefruit League Action
At one point Thursday, Bello generated swings and misses on three straight pitches (a changeup, a sinker, and a cutter) showcasing the full breadth of his arsenal. His curveball, in particular, continues to take a step forward, giving him another weapon to keep hitters off balance.
Mick Abel, one of the prized players the Twins received from the Phillies in the Jhoan Duran trade last summer, appears to have locked up the final spot in Minnesota's starting rotation.
According to FanGraphs, the Rays are projected to have the third-best bullpen in baseball, with Griffin Jax as their best reliever. The Phillies are projected to have the fourth-best bullpen, with Jhoan Durán as their best reliever. The Blue Jays are projected to have the 12th-best bullpen, with Louie Varland as their second-best reliever.
The Minnesota Twins might not be a World Series contender in 2026, but that doesn't mean there aren't reasons to tune in this year. While stars like Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton are reasons to watch, the young players making their mark in the Majors are also reason to tune in.