Minnesota Twins Let Slugger Walk

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Last offseason, the Minnesota Twins had a few key holes to fill across the roster. Despite new owner Tom Pohlad talking a big game, the spending to fill them wasn t exactly exorbitant. That led to a disappointing 77-85 season in the first year under manager Derek Shelton. Within the first couple of months of the season, Shelton had basically reconfigured his entire infield, too. While Josh Bell s defensive limitations were known when he signed, he wound up being much more of a designated hitter than a first baseman. Now he s not a Minnesota Twin at all. Josh Bell mutual option declined with Minnesota Twins Josh Bell was traded at the deadline in three of the last five seasons, so he has become used to being a short-term bat for a team. The Washington Nationals kept him through the 2025 season, and the MN Twins did the same in 2026. His willingness to take one-year deals as a bat-first player is what landed him in Min