Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Aug 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) runs after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field.

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Jul 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (58) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park.

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Feb 23, 2026; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (22) runs to first during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

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Feb 23, 2026; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Emmanuel Rodriguez (33) bats during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

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Pitcher Taj Bradley takes part in live batting practice during the Minnesota Twins first full-squad workout of spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

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The very, very early returns from the Twins' young pitching staff have been encouraging.

The Twins' bullpen is starting to take shape as spring training begins

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The recent additions of Liam Hendriks and Anthony Banda could help the Twins' bullpen be decent enough to not sink the team's hopes.

Oct 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Anthony Banda (43) pitches during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

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Banda, who had recently been DFA'd by the Dodgers, lands with the Twins in a trade.

Mar 19, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather (66) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome.

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Julian Merryweather is another veteran who could compete for a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen.

May 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Fenway Park.

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Liam Hendriks is joining the Twins in major-league camp at Spring Training. He'll have a chance to make the Opening Day bullpen if healthy.

Walker Jenkins is the top prospect in the Twins' organization.

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The Twins could see a wave of young talent reach the big leagues over the course of this season.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Brooks Lee (2) rounds third base for home after hitting a two run home run against Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matt Festa (52) in the sixth inning at Target Field.

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Lee taking a big leap would go a long way toward the Twins' chances of being competitive this year.

Jul 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela (13) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park.

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There are some interesting names outside of the Twins' 40-man roster who will be at major league camp in Fort Myers.

Sep 7, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field.

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Framber Valdez reportedly received interest from Minnesota before signing a massive contract with the Tigers.

Jul 4, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Field during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The Twins have done very little this offseason, which is a result of payroll restrictions from ownership.

Jul 29, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Jackson Kowar (37) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park.

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Jackson Kowar has only thrown 91 innings in the big leagues, so he could have some upside for Minnesota as a bullpen reclamation project.

Tom Pohlad talks to Twins reporters on Friday, Jan. 30

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Pohlad believes the Twins are going to compete this year. Vegas odds are less optimistic.