First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year contract with a mutual option, sources tell ESPN. Bell, 33, is a switch hitter who will play at first and DH for a Twins team making its first big league signing of the winter.

Roch Cholowsky will likely be off the board by the Twins' pick, but there are plenty of high-upside prospects in a strong 2026 draft class.

Josh Bell has signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins and will be the team's starting first baseman in 2026.

Lewis was honored by the gesture. His agent, Scott Boras, reiterated how rare it is for managers, even new ones, to take the time to visit players in the offseason. Shelton recently dined with Buxton in Jacksonville, Fla., a halfway spot between their homes, and he has plans to meet with López, a fellow Floridian, soon.

On Monday, the Twins took action. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday morning that the Twins are signing free agent first baseman Josh Bell to a one-year contract with a mutual option in it for 2027. Bell isn't the biggest-name free agent, but he's still a solid switch-hitter.

The Twins believe Keaschall is already displaying signs of leadership -- something that is not always common for 23-year-olds at the MLB level. If he lives up to his potential as both a star player and a leader, the Twins will have another reliable piece to the puzzle as they look to emerge as a true contender.