https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/149/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-open-roster-spot-for-rule-5-pick-by-releasing-carson-mccusker-r4852/The Minnesota Twins created space on their 40-man roster on Wednesday morning, placing outfielder Carson McCusker on unconditional release waivers. The move comes just hours before the Rule 5 Draft, where the club is expected to make at least one selection. It is a procedural decision with immed...4852Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:58:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-release-carson-mccusker-are-likely-to-make-rule-5-draft-pick-wednesday-r4851/The Minnesota Twins will release Carson McCusker to pursue playing opportunities outside the United States, the team announced Wednesday. As a result, their 40-man roster now has a vacancy, clearing a logistical block as they prepare for the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, which takes place at 1 PM CT to clo...4851Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:44:20 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/2026-offseason-episode-1-live-from-the-mlb-winter-meetings-r4847/Lou Hennessy, Nick Nelson, and Jamie Cameron join John Bonnes live from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the latest Twins rumors, the MLB Draft lottery, and much more in this special episode of the Twins Off-Daily Podcast! Listen using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...4847Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:10:59 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/a-rare-commodity-why-byron-buxtons-trade-value-might-never-be-higher-r4843/Byron Buxton has never been shy about his feelings toward Minnesota. Across multiple interviews last season, he made it clear that he wants to remain a Twin for life. His connection to the organization, the fan base, and the community is something he has spoken about with pride and sincerity. Un...4843Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:04:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/4-twins-prospects-most-likely-to-be-lost-in-2025-rule-5-draft-r4840/On Wednesday, as the MLB Winter Meetings wind down, teams will make their selections in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. The Twins protected most of the expected names: Andrew Morris, Connor Prielipp, Marco Raya, Hendry Mendez, Kendry Rojas, and Gabriel González. They also chose to protect one semi-surpri...4840Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/breaking-twins-win-third-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-lottery-r4828/The hated Chicago White Sox, who already got Justin Ishbia and the Pope this year, win again. They will pick first in the 2026 MLB Draft, after winning the annual MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening in Orlando. The Twins will pick third, but can find some consolation in not having fallen any fu...4828Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:04:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/there-are-encouraging-updates-on-minnesota-twins-limited-partners-r4825/In mid-August, the Pohlad family announced they were no longer selling the team, and instead, would sell stakes in it to two limited partners. Then, for nearly four months, nothing. On Saturday, Charley Walters of St. Paul Pioneer Press broke some news regarding the first of the two li...4825Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:08:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/if-minnesota-twins-trade-ryan-jeffers-whom-should-they-sign-to-play-catcher-r4817/With the latest reports taking focus away from Joe Ryan, Pablo López, and Byron Buxton, there are other Twins trade candidates to consider this winter, including catcher Ryan Jeffers. Is it possible the Twins could trade Jeffers, but hang on to the other players mentioned in rumors? If they go t...4817Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:37:33 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/rocco-baldelli-heads-west-to-join-dodgers-front-office-r4813/Rocco Baldelli’s time in Minnesota officially came following the 2025 season, but his next chapter has already begun. After a difficult 92 loss season led to his dismissal, the former Twins manager is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers front office according to reporting from the Star Tribune’s Bob...4813Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:51:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-twins-should-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-ryan-ohearn-r4809/  This weekend, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported the Minnesota Twins do not anticipate moving Byron Buxton, Pablo López, or Joe Ryan this offseason, intending to contend for a postseason berth in 2026. In the article, Rosenthal noted that club officials believe they have “’mild flexibil...4809Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:17:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/examining-the-twins-bonus-pool-money-for-2026-mlb-draft-r4805/Each team gets a slice of MLB's signing bonus pool money with every draft pick in the first round of the MLB Draft. How much money could be allocated for the Twins and their first-round pick? Jamie and Jeremy have the answer. View the full article4805Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/byron-buxton-reportedly-set-for-team-usas-preliminary-wbc-roster-r4814/Byron Buxton’s 2025 resurgence continues to pay dividends, and this time, the spotlight is coming from the international stage. According to reporter Francys Romero, Buxton has been included on Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. While preliminary rosters are not f...4814Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:14:02 +0000