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Twins face key offseason choices for multiple veterans as season ends

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Twins are preparing for crucial offseason decisions regarding several longtime contributors, including catcher Ryan Jeffers, who will be a free agent after the season. Jeffers acknowledged the possibility of leaving the team and faces the Twins' qualifying offer decision soon. Trevor Larnach, also a question mark, could be non-tendered due to a crowded outfield, while starting pitcher Bailey Ober may find himself on the roster bubble amid increased pitching depth. The Twins are evaluating their offseason strategy after promoting rookies Kaelen Culpepper, Walker Jenkins, and Emmanuel Rodriguez, who are expected to be core players in future seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Jeffers is a free agent after the season concludes.
•Twins must decide on a qualifying offer for Jeffers.
•Trevor Larnach may be non-tendered or traded this offseason.
•Bailey Ober faces challenges with increased pitching depth.
•Twins promoted rookies expected to impact future seasons.

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What they're saying

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With the promotions of Kaelen Culpepper, Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, the Twins have gotten a late-season look at a trio of rookies they believe will be part of the core of future teams. It’s easy to watch them and envision a future in which all three are playing meaningful roles for the Twins in the years to come. But who will be playing alongside of them? It’s possible this last ...
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