Twins signing well-traveled 1B Josh Bell
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The Minnesota Twins appear close to formally announcing a partial sale that does not change who runs the franchise but meaningfully changes the math behind it. By selling just over 20% of the club at a reported valuation of $1.
The Minnesota Twins are nearing the close of a “significant” partial sale that immediately cleans up the club’s finances and could set the stage for a more lucrative deal in the future.
The Pohlad family, which has owned the Minnesota Twins for four-plus decades, is reportedly in the final stages of selling a 20% stake in the franchise.
Luis Arraez has the highest batting average among active MLB players. His .317 is 14 points higher than the next highest, Jose Altuve’s .303 average. There isn’t another player over .300. Arraez also registered the lowest strikeout rate since Tony Gwynn in 1995,
Josh Bell has signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins and will be the team's starting first baseman in 2026.
The former Silver Slugger and All-Star is the Twins' first MLB signing of the offseason. Bell is well-removed from being the player who was included in the Juan Soto blockbuster trade between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals in 2022, but he still boasts some power and is inexpensive.
Former top Detroit Tigers prospect Ryan Kreidler might get his first extended opportunity in the majors with the Minnesota Twins in 2026. He won’t be a plus bat. That’s ok. He won’t need to be, to provide value.
Former Twins slugger Miguel San is heading overseas to play in Japan, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. He signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball on Sunday.