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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
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,
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.
Max Scherzer looked sharp in his latest spring tuneup, working five scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in Fort Myers, Fla. Scherzer allowed two hits, walked two and struck out three as he picked up the win in his longest outing of the spring.
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.
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.
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.