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Gabriel Gonzalez up to 16 RBI in Venezuela

Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Right Fielder #72

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Gabriel Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with an RBI double for Anzoategui of the Venezuelan Winter League on Wednesday.

Gonzalez is thriving in Venezuela, having hit .379/.471/.690 with four homers and 16 RBI in 14 games. That Luke Keaschall couldn’t cut it at second base and had to be moved to the outfield is a problem for Gonzalez and fellow prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez as they try to force their way into Minnesota’s lineup. The team’s ideal outfield going forward most likely involves Byron Buxton, Walker Jenkins and Keaschall, though Buxton might be looking at more time at DH. Gonzalez has been playing some first base to open up another possible path to the majors.

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Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Right Fielder #72

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Twins optioned OF Gabriel Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul.

With Austin Martin (hamstring) returning from the injured list on Thursday, Gonzalez gets squeezed off of the Twins’ active roster once again. The 22-year-old outfielder went just 2-for-8 (.250) with a pair of runs scored in his limited action with the Twins.
Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Right Fielder #72

Twins recalled OF Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul.

With Byron Buxton (hip) landing on the injured list on Sunday, Gonzalez will return to provide extra outfield depth for the Twins. The 22-year-old has hit .254/.318/.423 with 15 homers and 51 RBI in 444 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.
Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Right Fielder #72

Twins optioned OF Gabriel Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul.

Gonzalez, 22, gets sent back down as expected with Tristan Gray back from paternity leave. The outfielder will likely get another chance with Minnesota before the campaign comes to a close, and has some long-term fantasy upside.
Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Right Fielder #72

Twins called up OF Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul.

Gonzalez will get the call with Tristan Gray going on maternity list. He will serve as a backup outfielder for the weekend and then likely head back to the minors.
Tristan Gray

MIN 3rd Baseman #4

The Twins plan to place Tristan Gray on the paternity list prior to Friday’s game.

That means the team will need to promote someone from Triple-A St. Paul to take his place for the team’s weekend series against the Red Sox. It’s unlikely that they’ll want to bring back Royce Lewis so soon after his demotion, so it’s possible that Gabriel Gonzalez could get a cup of coffee with the big league club.
Kendry Rojas

MIN Starting Pitcher

Twins selected the contracts of LHP Kendry Rojas, OF Gabriel Gonzalez, LHP Connor Prielipp, RHP Andrew Morris, OF Hendry Mendez and RHP John Klein from Triple-A St. Paul.

Rojas is the highest-profile prospect to join Minnesota’s 40-man roster in advance of next month’s Rule 5 Draft after coming over from the Blue Jays in the Louis Varland trade back in July. The soon-to-be 23-year-old southpaw posted a 4.70 ERA and 90/32 K/BB ratio across 69 innings over 19 appearances (18 starts) across four minor league levels.
Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Center Fielder #40

Twins outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez is being promoted from Double-A to Triple-A.

Gonzalez had a disappointing first season in the Twins system after arriving in the Jorge Polanco deal with Seattle, but he’s been a force this season, hitting .319/.378/.529 in 34 games in High-A and then .344/.429/.509 in 55 games in Double-A. It’s unlikely that he’ll make his major league debut at age 21 this season, but he’s now just the one step away.
Gabriel Gonzalez

MIN Center Fielder #32

Twins acquired OF Gabriel Gonzalez, RHP Justin Topa, RHP Anthony DeSclafani, RHP Darren Bowen and cash considerations from the Mariners for INF Jorge Polanco.

Gonzalez actually looks like the most intriguing addition out of the bunch for the Twins. The 20-year-old outfielder is considered a consensus top-100 prospect in baseball and ranked as the fifth best prospect in the M’s organization. Gonzalez split his 2023 season between Single-A Modesto and High-A Everett where he slashed a combined .298/.361/.476 with 18 homers, 84 RBI, 10 stolen bases and an 89/36 K/BB ratio over 535 plate appearances. He did struggle though upon his promotion to High-A ball, so don’t be surprised if he begins his tenure with the Twins at High-A Cedar Rapids.
Anthony DeSclafani

SEA Starting Pitcher #26

Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that right-hander Anthony DeSclafani will head to the Twins as part of a four-player return package for infielder Jorge Polanco.

The Twins will also receive right-hander Justin Topa, minor league outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and minor league pitcher Darren Bowen. DeSclafani had just been acquired by the Mariners in early January along with Mitch Haniger in a trade from the Giants. His path to a full-time spot in a starting rotation looks much clearer with the Twins than it would have been with the Mariners.

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Garrett Whitlock

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Red Sox exercised RHP Garrett Whitlock’s $8.25 million option for 2027.

There had been some rumblings that the Red Sox could be working on a long-term extension with the 30-year-old right-hander, but there were never any doubts that he would return to be a major part of the Red Sox’ bullpen in 2027. Whitlock was outstanding over 54 appearances in 2026, registering a 1.72 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and a 59/9 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings while notching seven victories and four saves.
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Jordan Groshans

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Braves re-signed INF Jordan Groshans to a minor league contract.

Groshans, a first-round pick (12th overall) from the 2018 draft class (Blue Jays), had a nice season in the minor leagues in 2026 — slashing .276/.339/.576 with 33 homers, 88 RBI and a 91/42 K/BB ratio over 495 plate appearances between Double-A Columbus and Triple-A Gwinnett. He’s likely to open the 2027 season at the Triple-A level.
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Yuki Matsui

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Padres’ left-hander Yuki Matsui will not exercise his opt-out clause and will remain with the team for 2027.

It’s an interesting decision as Matsui is only set to make $6.5 million in 2027 after a remarkable season in which he posted a 1.83 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and a 68/36 K/BB ratio over 64 innings in 54 appearances out of the Padres’ bullpen. He’ll once again function as part of the Padres’ setup corps in front of dominant closer Mason Miller.
- David Shovein

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SD Relief Pitcher #68
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Padres exercised RHP Kyle Hart’s $2.25 million club option for 2027.

The 33-year-old hurler made 46 appearances for the Padres during the 2026 campaign, compiling a 4.92 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 59/26 K/BB ratio over 64 innings of work. He’s likely to once again operate in a swingman role for the Padres in 2027 at a very affordable rate.
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Hiromi Itoh

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The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced Sunday that they plan to post right-hander Hiromi Itoh.

Once that posting becomes official, Itoh and his representatives will have a 45-day window to negotiate with MLB teams. The 29-year-old hurler made 26 starts in 2026, registering a 3.18 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 159/34 K/BB ratio across 172 2/3 innings of work. He should generate plenty of interest among MLB teams that are looking for mid-rotation starters.
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Vidal Bruján

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Braves signed INF/OF Vidal Bruján to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The former top prospect has never been able to put it all together at the MLB level and is probably better suited as a utility player, which the Braves have plenty of use for. Bruján appeared in just nine games for the Mets in 2026, going 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI in his 13 plate appearances. He spent the bulk of the season at Triple-A Syracuse where he slashed .278/.385/.421 with five homers, 34 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 258 plate appearances. He’ll add quality depth for the Braves.

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Sammy Peralta

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Sammy Peralta has elected free agency.

As anticipated, the 28-year-old southpaw has chosen to hit the open market rather than accepting his outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake. Peralta made 16 appearances at the MLB level between the Rockies and Angels, struggling to a 6.65 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and a 23/9 K/BB ratio over 23 innings. He’ll almost assuredly have to settle for a minor league deal this winter with an invitation to big league camp.
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Oliver Dunn has elected free agency.

Dunn appeared in nine games with the Rays during the 2026 campaign, going 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI and a 3/1 K/BB ratio in his 12 plate appearances. He’s now free to peddle his wares on the open market.
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Astros acquired RHP Evan Reifert from the Rays for cash considerations.

Astros’ new general manager Randy Flores wasted no time getting to work, acquiring the 27-year-old right-hander from the Rays. Reifert made 46 appearances at Triple-A Durham in 2026, registering a strong 2.48 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and an 81/34 K/BB ratio across 58 innings of work. He’ll get an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Astros’ bullpen during spring training.
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Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the Astros will acquire RHP Evan Reifert in a trade with the Rays.

It appears Randy Flores first deal since being named general manager will be to acquire Reifert. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the return will be cash considerations for the Rays. The right-hander was returned to Tampa Bay after the Nationals selected him in the Rule 5 draft prior to the 2026 season, but Washington chose not to carry him on the 40-man roster. He forged a 2.46 ERA for Triple-A Durham, and will have a chance to win a bullpen spot with the Astros this spring in Florida.
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