Minnesota Twins

The Diamondbacks signed Josh Winder to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Winder made just four appearances last season with the Twins due to injuries. He'll compete for a depth role in the bullpen for Arizona.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Pablo López will start on Opening Day for the Twins. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Baldelli made the announcement on a podcast. It came earlier than when it is usually announced, but it should come as no surprise. Lopez is looking to bounce back after posting a 4.08 ERA across 32 starts last season.

The Twins signed Jacob Bosiokovic to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Bosiokovic struggled last season as part of the Cardinals organization. He'll look to bounce back in a fresh start with a new team as he attempts to work his way up the minor league system for Minnesota.

The Twins and Trevor Larnach have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Twins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Larnach posted a .259 average, with 15 home runs, and 52 RBI in 112 games last season. The left-hander will likely operate as a platoon player in 2025.

The Twins acquired Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox for Jovani Moran.

Fantasy Impact: Gasper went 0-for-18 in a short stint in the majors last season with Boston. He'll add catching depth for the Twins organization.

The Twins and Justin Topa have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Topa saw limited action in 2024 due to a tear in his left patellar tendon. He will likely pitch in a middle relief role for the Twins in 2025.

The Twins and Michael Tonkin have agreed to a one-year, $1M contract to avoid arbitration. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Tonkin bounced around with multiple teams in 2024, posting a 3.63 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 57 appearances. He will likely pitch in middle relief for the Twins in 2025.

The Twins and Brock Stewart have agreed to a one-year, $870,000 contract to avoid arbitration. (Source: Aaron Gleeman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stewart underwent shoulder surgery during the summer and missed the remainder of the 2024 season. He posted a 5.17 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP in 16 games prior to his injury.

The Twins re-signed Yunior Severino to a minor league deal. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Severino figures to remain in Triple-A to open the season. He'll compete to try and get called up at some point next year.

The Twins re-signed Scott Blewett on a minor league deal. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Blewett will continue to hold an organizational depth role for Minnesota. He'll compete for a spot in the bullpen to open the season in spring training.

Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez underwent surgery on his right thumb. (Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez suffered the injury at the end of last season. It is possible he gets called up to make his MLB debut by the end of the 2025 season.

The Twins have exercised their 2025 club option for Jorge Alcala. (Source: Do-Hyoung Park on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Alcala will remain with the Twins after posting a 3.24 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP in 54 games last season. He will likely pitch in the middle innings out of the Twins' bullpen.

Alex Kirilloff has retired from the game of baseball. (Source: Minnesota Twins on X)

Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old has battled numerous injuries in his four years with the Twins and has decided to step away from baseball. In his career, he hit .248 with 27 home runs and a .721 OPS.

DaShawn Keirsey is in the starting lineup for the Twins Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Keirsey will start in center field and bat ninth against the Orioles. He is 1-for-11 this season.

Christian Vazquez is in the starting lineup for the Twins Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Vazquez will start behind the plate and bat eighth against the Orioles. He is hitting .224, with seven home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Zebby Matthews allowed six earned runs over three innings in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: He surrendered seven hits and three walks while striking out five. This outing inflates Matthews's already concerning ERA to 6.69 and WHIP to 1.65 for the season, further tarnishing his fantasy appeal. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 10.3 K/9, his high FIP of 5.81 and BABIP of .364 suggest that both luck and skill deficits are at play here. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Matthews in any critical matchups, as his inconsistency and vulnerability are becoming more pronounced with each appearance.

Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Twins' 9-2 defeat to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: His contributions at the plate included a two-run home run, marking his 21st of the season. Despite the loss, Jeffers's power display continues to be a silver lining in an otherwise average season, characterized by a .226 batting average and a modest .314 wOBA. His consistent power (21 homers) makes him a viable option in fantasy leagues, especially those that value home runs and RBI from the catcher position. However, his high strikeout rate and low batting average could be a concern for average-focused managers.

Byron Buxton is not in the lineup for the Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Buxton will receive the night off for regular rest, with Austin Martin batting second and starting in center field for manager Rocco Baldelli against the Orioles Saturday.

Carlos Correa is missing from the lineup for the Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Correa will sit out for general rest, with Brooks Lee batting third and starting at shortstop for manager Rocco Baldelli against the Orioles Saturday.

The Twins optioned Kody Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Minnesota Twins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Funderburk struggled in his return from the injured list on Friday. Diego Castillo was recalled as the corresponding move.