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The Twins selected Coastal Carolina catcher Derek Bender in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Derek Bender was suspended for the entire 2025 season.

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Derek Bender was suspended for the entire 2025 season.

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Sep 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Twins do not plan on moving Buxton, Ryan, or Lopez.

Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's offseason officially began 67 days ago and the Twins are heading into the winter meetings next week, reportedly still mulling over how they want to operate this offseason.

Sep 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong (21) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Citi Field.

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If the Twins do trade Ryan, Jonah Tong would be an intriguing piece to get back.

Jun 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sparsely seated fans watch the Seattle Mariners play the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning after a nearly four and a half hour rain delay at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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TwinsFest will take place on January 23-24 at Target Field.

Sep 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) reacts to Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor’s (23) solo home run during the second inning of game one of a double header at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The long-term futures of both Ryan and Lopez have been some of the biggest questions surrounding the Twins this offseason.

Sep 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) slides into third base for a triple against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Is Byron Buxton going to be traded this winter? According to one reputable insider, there's a 35% chance the Minnesota Twins deal him. More prominent in the insider's report, however, is that Buxton is apparently now willing to waive his no-trade clause.

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Angel Ozuna was going to sign a big-time deal with the Yankees before it was revealed that he lied about his age.

Jul 30, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer (64) greeted by catcher Alex Jackson (70) after the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

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According to multiple reports, the Twins have traded minor league infielder Payton Eeles to Baltimore for catcher Alex Jackson.

Apr 16, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of an ESPN microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Major League Baseball is reportedly on the verge of announcing a three-year partnership with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix, which will have an impact on how fans watch the Minnesota Twins beginning next season.

May 6, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Eric Orze (17) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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The rebuilding of the Twins' bullpen has begun with the acquisition of Orze from Tampa Bay.

May 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Eric Orze (17) prepares to throw a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Twins added a handful of prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from next month's Rule 5 Draft, while also making a trade for a Tampa Bay Rays reliever with a history of racking up strikeouts in the minors.

May 17, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez? If the Twins only keep one of the two star pitchers, who should it be? The latest from a reputable insider suggests that only one of the two will be wearing a Minnesota uniform in 2026.

May 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first base coach Mark Hallberg (91) warms up on the field before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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Derek Shelton took over the Twins after the team parted ways with Rocco Baldelli following the 2025 season.

Detroit Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard watches practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

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The Twins' reported hiring of 42-year-old Keith Beauregard is another indication that Minnesota is going with a youth movement in the seasons ahead.

Sep 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts to his strikeout against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning of game one of a double header at Target Field.

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Buxton finished one spot shy of earning a nice bonus for himself.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) celebrates a three run home run hit off Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Twins shipped off 10 of the 26 players on their major-league roster leading up to the trade deadline. Royce Lewis admitted in a conversation with MLB Network he wasn't sure if he too would be traded.

Derek Falvey appears on MLB Network in Las Vegas.

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Derek Falvey wants to add to, not subtract from, the Twins' roster this offseason. To do so requires ownership's willingness to spend.

Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Twins fan watches as they play the Tampa Bay Rays in the 10th inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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If the Twins aren't paying attention to the mood of their fan base, they needn't look any further than the replies to their Thursday morning post on X showing the aurora borealis glowing over an empty Target Field.

Aug 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore (24) looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Grady Sizemore, once an emerging superstar player, has spent the past two seasons in coaching.

Sep 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) looks on during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Byron Buxton might waive his no-trade clause? That's the word from Twins insider Dan Hayes, who, in a report for The Athletic, said Buxton might be open to being traded to a contender if Minnesota tears down the roster any more than it already has.