Opening Day is nearly here and a bullpen picture the #MNTwins expected to be in flux is still in flux. www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

#MNTwins option Alan Roden to Triple A, meaning James Outman and Trevor Larnach are on the 26-man.

Joe Ryan is unconcerned with the velo, says he’s right where he needs to be after an efficient tuneup. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Dan Altavilla surrendered what appears to be Chandler Simpson's first home run since June 7, 2024. #MNTwins

Now, Dan Altavilla is on the mound for the #MNTwins. My educated guess is Twins fans should familiarize themselves with Altavilla, who's fighting for one of the final spots in the bullpen. www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Eric Orze's chances of making the Opening Day roster increased a lot with the #MNTwins' decision to release Liam Hendriks and Andrew Chafin on Friday. Orze pitching now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

The #MNTwins released Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Mick Abel earned a spot in the rotation. www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

#MNTwins also released LHP Andrew Chafin and IF Gio Urshela. Both had opt outs and were informed they wouldn't make the team.

#MNTwins optioned Zebby Matthews to Triple A. Clears the way for Mick Abel.

#MNTwins have granted Liam Hendriks his release. Had an opt out.

Alex Kirilloff was three surgeries in when doctors proposed a fourth. Even though he would have seen an increase on his $1.35m salary, Kirilloff prioritized his health over baseball. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Buying or selling a home in Southwest Florida? #MNTwins fans might find a familiar looking face among the area's realtors. www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Alex Kirilloff had a promising career until it was derailed by surgery in three straight seasons. Facing the prospect of a fourth procedure, Kirilloff traded in his bat and glove for a real estate license and hasn’t looked back. #MNTwins #MLB www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

The #MNTwins wanted Brooks Lee to focus on getting quicker in the offseason. He followed up by participating in an explosive training program. www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Wanting to represent their countries once again, Johan Santana and Justin Morneau didn’t hesitate to join the coaching staffs for Team Venezuela and Team Canada at the WBC. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Bailey Ober makes his first Grapefruit League start of the spring in 25 minutes. Game is free on MLBTV. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

In a span of 22 days, the #MNTwins signed four veteran relievers they believe can get out and help some of their young pitchers transition into bullpen roles. More on Marco Raya and Anthony Banda. www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

As Marco Raya permanently moves into the bullpen, the #MNTwins hope he and other young pitchers gain knowledge from a group of veterans added late in the offseason. www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Walker Jenkins is among six players the #MNTwins reassigned to minor-league camp today. Team is down to 59 in camp.

After he strengthened his hip and ironed out his mechanics, Bailey Ober was throwing 90 mph in early January, a very good sign. Then it disappeared, which led to a pause in his build up. Now, the #MNTwins is hopeful he's back on track. www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Knowing he would be gone to the WBC, Byron Buxton wanted to get a message across to his #MNTwins teammates. More on that, Walker Jenkins injury news, Joe Ryan’s WBC plans and Bailey Ober’s latest work. www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Joe Ryan had a good bullpen session on Saturday. He'll throw a live BP next, then get into a #MNTwins game. He won't participate in WBC pool play, but remains in Team USA's designated player pool and could pitch into the second round if the schedule aligns.

Together in big league camp, a talented trio of #MNTwins outfielder prospects dreams of the day they play with each other at Target Field. www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Derek Shelton said after today's game that Royce Lewis likely would have played Thursday if it was the regular season, but they opted for caution instead. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Royce Lewis’s MRI came back clean. #MNTwins breathe a sigh of relief.

David Festa is out with a right shoulder impingement. Plus, updates on Pablo López's surgery and why Taj Bradley opted out of the World Baseball Classic. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Story on Taj Bradley opting to stick with the #MNTwins instead of playing in the WBC: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Derek Shelton has made serious in-roads with #MNTwins veteran players. Plus, a brief look at Kendry Rojas, Liam Hendriks and Connor Prielipp. www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Joe Ryan: "I didn't do any deep dives and don't have Twitter. ... I'm sorry to scare everyone." #MNTwins

Good news for #MNTwins: Joe Ryan’s MRI showed only inflammation. Best case scenario.

#MNTwins await results of Joe Ryan’s MRI after he missed today’s start with lower right back soreness. www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Pablo López is officially out for the season. He'll undergo Tommy John surgery on Weds. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Zebby Matthews pitches for the #MNTwins tonight in their exhibition opener. He, Mick Abel and David Festa are the top contenders for the fifth spot in the Twins' rotation with Pablo López out. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Only a miracle second opinion would prevent Pablo López from undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the 2026 season. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

#MNTwins pitcher Pablo López is scheduled for an MRI after exiting his throwing session Monday with elbow soreness. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

On an otherwise inspiring day, Pablo López exited the #MNTwins’ first full-squad workout with elbow soreness. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Even though he didn't think he'd be traded, Byron Buxton was frustrated the #MNTwins didn't publicly shut down trade rumors this winter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Somewhat surprising nugget: Lewis traveled to Houston frequently over the winter and always stayed with Carlos Correa, whom he's clearly still close to. Doesn't exactly line up with the concocted narrative that Correa was some toxic clubhouse cancer.

Last August, Royce Lewis felt like he was on an island when it came time to figure out why he struggled offensively. This offseason, the #MNTwins third baseman hired a private hitting coach for the first time. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Royce Lewis looked inward this offseason and decided to make a big change to his preparation. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

In May 2023, Liam Hendriks returned to the mound five months after announcing he had cancer. But the three-time All-Star still feels like he's never truly been back. He hopes to change that with the #MNTwins. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

#MNTwins add LHP Andrew Chafin on a minor-league deal with an invite to camp.

Sources: The #MNTwins added relievers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather on minor-league deals with invites to camp. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Once he realized Pablo López and Byron Buxton were also staying, Joe Ryan was on board with returning to the #MNTwins. More on his eventful offseason. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

With spring training here, how the #MNTwins handle SS in the post-Carlos Correa era is one of the biggest questions facing the team. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

With a week left before the first spring training workout, we broke down the #MNTwins' 26-man roster. Story w/ @aarongleeman.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

He's been around only for a brief time, but Tom Pohlad likes Jeremy Zoll's aggressive, decisive, competitive nature. Now, the two must learn how to work together as the #MNTwins start what Pohlad has deemed a critical season for the club. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Faced with another change in direction from ownership months after they gutted the roster/bullpen, Derek Falvey and Tom Pohlad agreed to an amicable parting of ways two weeks before spring training. More on Friday’s “haymaker” from the #MNTwins. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Once there was a time it seemed Edouard Julien would rule again and again. But after two seasons of struggle, the #MNTwins traded Julien and Pierson Ohl to Colorado. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Joe Ryan and the #MNTwins were supposed to head to arbitration Tuesday. Instead, the Twins and Ryan made a rare agreement to pay the All-Star $6.2m. More on that and other notes from TwinsFest. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...