Minnesota Twins News & Updates

March 21, 2026

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The Twins made headlines today with the surprising releases of Gio Urshela and Andrew Chafin, creating further intrigue as the roster shapes up just days before Opening Day. Earlier in the day, the club also let go of Liam Hendriks, signaling a shift in their bullpen strategy ahead of the season. With Joe Ryan set to take the mound for the opener against the Orioles, the starting rotation appears to be solidifying, while Brooks Lee continues to make a case for his role as starting shortstop with a strong spring. As Minnesota looks to find the right mix for their bullpen, the focus shifts to evaluating younger talent, like Mick Abel, who is pushing for a spot in the rotation. It’s almost showtime, and the Twins are making some bold moves as they prepare to chase the AL Central crown.

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Poll: Who Will Win The AL Central?

Poll: Who Will Win The AL Central?

With Opening Day just around the corner, the offseason is more or less complete for MLB’s 30 clubs and teams are now focused on the incoming season and being the team to raise the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, however, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. In the run-up […]

Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin

Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin

The Twins announced they’ve granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin. Both players were in camp on minor league deals and had been informed they wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster. Minnesota also granted Liam Hendriks his release from a minor league contract this morning. As MLBTR’s Steve Adams noted this week, Chafin and Hendriks […]

Twins release Hendriks, option Matthews as Abel makes rotation

Twins release Hendriks, option Matthews as Abel makes rotation

FORT MYERS, Fla. – With six days remaining until Opening Day, the Twins’ roster is beginning to come into focus. Minnesota made a series of moves on Friday that settled its season-opening starting rotation and brought some clarity to a still-unsettled bullpen. The Twins optioned right-hander Zebby Matthews to Triple-A

Twins-Orioles Opening Day starters: Ryan vs. Rogers

Twins-Orioles Opening Day starters: Ryan vs. Rogers

Two of the American League’s best starters from last season will be going head to head when the Twins and Orioles meet for an Opening Day contest on March 26 at Camden Yards. Minnesota will send right-hander Joe Ryan to the mound, with Baltimore giving the assignment to left-hander Trevor

Twins' starting shortstop is finally moving past his shaky hitting reputation

Twins' starting shortstop is finally moving past his shaky hitting reputation

Brooks Lee is having a solid spring training at Twins camp.

Projecting Twins' Opening Day bullpen after second surprising release of day

Projecting Twins' Opening Day bullpen after second surprising release of day

After releasing Liam Hendriks earlier in the day, the Twins made another surprising bullpen-related roster move.