Blue Jays Have “Legitimate Interest” In Jake Odorizzi
The Blue Jays have “legitimate interest” in free agent hurler Jake Odorizzi, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. The Toronto organization has already held a sit-down with his agents regarding that...
View ArticleJake Odorizzi ‘Strongly Considering’ Twins’ Qualifying Offer
Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi is “strongly considering” accepting his qualifying offer from the Twins, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (link). If he accepts, Odorizzi would be set to earn...
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Jake Odorizzi To Accept Qualifying Offer
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi will accept a qualifying offer from the Twins, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). He’ll now be signed for the 2020 season at a rate of $17.8MM. It’s a bit...
View Article7 Players Reject Qualifying Offers
The 4pm CT deadline has passed for free agents to accept or reject qualifying offers, and seven of the 10 players issued offers have officially turned them down. An eighth free agent, Will Smith,...
View ArticleJake Odorizzi Discusses Qualifying Offer Decision
Righty Jake Odorizzi discussed his decision to accept the Twins’ qualifying offer with reporters including MLB.com’s Do-Hyoung Park (Twitter thread) and Phil Miller of the Star Tribune (Twitter link)....
View ArticleTwins Rumors: Wheeler, Bumgarner, Catcher, Perez, Odorizzi
The Twins met with Zack Wheeler’s representatives at Jet Sports during last week’s GM Meetings, Darren Wolfson of 1500 SKOR North reports in his latest podcast (audio link). Minnesota also has interest...
View ArticleAL Notes: Yankees, Angels, Indians, Twins, Rays
The Yankees’ rotation took a serious shot Wednesday when it was announced that they’ll go without left-hander James Paxton for three to four months on account of back surgery. General manager Brian...
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Twins Acquire Kenta Maeda
FEBRUARY 10, 7:36pm: This deal is now official. 6:36pm: Young catcher Jair Camargo represents the last piece of the puzzle going to Minnesota, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic (via Twitter). FEBRUARY 9,...
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This Date In Transactions History: Odo On The Move
It has been exactly two years since the Twins bolstered their roster with a trade that continues to benefit their rotation. On Feb. 17, 2018, the Twins acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Rays...
View ArticleJake Odorizzi To Begin Season On Injured List
The Twins will open their season without right-hander Jake Odorizzi, who’s headed to the injured list with upper back soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic was among those to report. Fortunately, it...
View ArticleInjury Notes: Simmons, Odorizzi, Kershaw, Bowman
There’s still no official timeline on Andrelton Simmons’ return from his latest ankle injury, but the Angels shortstop said Thursday that his injury isn’t as bad as the ankle issue that cost him more...
View ArticleJake Odorizzi To Make Season Debut Saturday
The Twins have begun the season an American League Central-best 10-3 without the services of one of their top starters, 2019 All-Star Jake Odorizzi. A back strain has kept Odorizzi out of action thus...
View ArticleTwins Place Jake Odorizzi On 10-Day IL, Transfer Homer Bailey To 45-Day IL
The Twins have placed RHP Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list due to a chest contusion, reports Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. He’ll be joined by Zack Littell, who’s dealing with elbow...
View ArticleTwins Activate Jake Odorizzi, Option Randy Dobnak
Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi and catcher Alex Avila are returning from the injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic was among those to report. The club optioned right-hander Randy Dobnak and...
View ArticleTwins Place Jake Odorizzi On 10-Day Injured List
The Twins placed right-hander Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list yesterday due to a blister on his right middle finger. Righty Sean Poppen was called up from the Twins’ alternate training site...
View ArticleInjury Notes: Mariners, Twins, Reds, Dodgers
Mariners outfielder/infielder Dylan Moore is done for the season as a result of a concussion, the team announced. Moore suffered the injury when he took a pitch off the helmet on Monday, ending what...
View ArticleBlue Jays Have “Legitimate Interest” In Jake Odorizzi
The Blue Jays have “legitimate interest” in free agent hurler Jake Odorizzi, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. The Toronto organization has already held a sit-down with his agents regarding that...
View ArticleFour Teams Showing Interest In Jake Odorizzi
Despite an injury-shortened 2020 season, right-hander Jake Odorizzi is getting a lot of attention on the free agent market. The Giants, Blue Jays, and Mets have all shown interest in Odorizzi,...
View ArticleLatest On Twins’ Search For Starting Pitching
Right-hander Charlie Morton came off the free-agent board Tuesday when he signed with Atlanta, but the Braves had competition in the form of the Twins. Minnesota “had a lot of interest” in Morton,...
View ArticleTwins Rumors: Cruz, Rotation, Shortstop, Arbitration, Payroll
The Twins made a one-year offer to Nelson Cruz back in October, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, but at least for the moment, that offer is no longer on the table. The two...
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