Where Are They Now? Our Former TWINS

[Rosterman]

FORMER TWINS WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED ON THE MINNESOTA TWINS ROSTER AND ARE STILL IN BASEBALL!

PITCHERS: LANCE LYNN (White Sox), LIAM HENDRIKS (White Sox), RICH HILL (Red Sox), HANSEL ROBLES (Red Sox), J.T. CHARGOIS (Rays), MATT WISLER (Rays), JOSE BERRIOS (Blue Jays), SERGIO ROMO (Mariners/Jays), MARTIN PEREZ (Rangers), JAKE ODORIZZI (Astros/Braves), RYAN PRESSLY (Astros), BRUSDAR GRATEROL (Dodgers), SEAN POPPEN (Diamondbacks), ALEX COLOME (Rockies), TYLER KINLEY (Rockies), ZACK LITTELL (Giants), KYLE GIBSON (Phillies), TREVOR MAY (Mets), JOHN CURTISS* (Mets), TAYLOR ROGERS (Padres/Brewers), MICHAEL PINEDA (Tigers).

CATCHERS: MITCH GARVER (Rangers), JASON CASTRO (Astros), KURT SUZUKI (Angels), BEN RORTVEDT (Yankees).

INFIELDERS: JONATHAN SCHOOP (Tigers), JOSH DONALDSON (Yankees), MARWIN GONZALEZ (Yankees), NIKO GOODRUM (Astros), ANDRELTON SIMMONS (Cubs), C.J. CRON (Rockies), EDUARDO ESCOBAR (Mets), EHIRE ADRIANZA (Nationals/Braves),

OUTFIELDERS: ROBBIE GROSSMAN (Tigers/Braves), AARON HICKS (Yankees), LaMONTE WADE (Giants), EDDIE ROSARIO (Braves).

DESIGNATED HITTER: NELSON CRUZ (Nationals).

ADDED TO MAJORS DURING 2022 SEASON: ANDREW VASQUEZ (Blue Jays/Giants), RALPH GARZA JR. (Rays), ROB REFSNYDER (Red Sox), J.T. RIDDLE (Reds), CHASE DE JONG (Pirates), KYLE BARRACLOUGH (Angels), AARON WHITEFIELD (Angels), ILDEMARO VARGAS (Cubs/Nationals), TAYLOR MOTTER (Reds), WILLIANS ASTUDILLO (Marlins), BRENT ROOKER (Padres/Royals), CHI CHI GONZALEZ (Brewers/Yankees), TOMMY MILONE (Mariners), SHAUN ANDERSON (Jays), TYLER CLIPPARD (Nationals), IAN GIBAUT (Guardians), TRAVIS BLANKENHORN (Mets), DEREK LAW (Tigers), JOSE GODOY (Pirates), LUKE FARRELL (Cubs/Reds), YENNIER CANO (Orioles), JHAREL COTTON (Giants), BEN RORTVEDT (Yankees).

TRADED TO TWINS: AARON SANCHEZ (Nationals), TYLER THORNBURG (Braves), JORGE LOPEZ (Orioles), TYLER MAHLE (Reds), SANDY LEON (Guardians), MICHAEL FULMER (Tigers), AUSTIN DAVIS (Red Sox).

SUSPENDED: HECTOR SANTIAGO!

*players opening season on injured list.

 

And CONTINUE ON for a list showcasing all former Twins, Major and Minor Leagues, still playing ball or coaching somewhere, as well as (an added special bonus) unsigned draftees - players that "got away" by the Twins - still participating in Major League organizations.

And – COMING SOON! Former Twins in the Foreign Leagues and Independent Baseball!!

 

 

ORGANIZATION LIST OF FORMER TWINS MAJORS/MINORS & FIELD STAFF.

 

A look at Former Twins and Organizational Players in other organizations. Includes guys who played in the minors and, as an added bonus, unsigned Twins draftees that are playing for other teams.

* Players Who Were On A Twins Major League Roster in CAPS

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

LIAM HENDRIKS – Pitcher

LANCE LYNN – Pitcher

Mark Payton - Outfielder (unsigned)

Major League Staff: HOWIE CLARK (c). Minor League Players: D.J. Burt.

 

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

IAN GIBAUT - Pitcher

SANDY LEON - Catcher

Major League Staff: VIC RODRIGUEZ (c).  Minor League Players: Cade Smith (unsigned), Jonathan Engelmann (unsigned), IAN HAMILTON.

 

KANSAS CITY ROYALS

BRENT ROOKER - Outfielder

Major League Staff: Pedro Grifol (c), Allan de san Miguel (c), Damon Hollins (c). Minor League Players: .Brad Peacock. Minor League Staff: BRIAN BUCHANAN (c), STEVE LUEBBER (c), ANDRE DAVID (c), Mike Tosar (c), Jason Simontacchi (c).

 

DETROIT TIGERS

JONATHAN SCHOOP – Infielder

Akil Baddoo – Outfielder

ROBBIE GROSSMAN – Outfielder

MICHAEL PINEDA - Pitcher

DEREK LAW - Pitcher

MICHAEL FULMER - Pitcher

 

Major League Staff: A.J. Hinch (m) (unsigned). Minor League Players: J.T. Perez, NICK VINCENT, Marcus Solbach, Logan Shore (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Doug Bochtler (c), Billy Boyer (c), Dax Fiore (c).

 

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Tyler Wells – Pitcher

Marcos Diplan - Pitcher

JORGE LOPEZ - Pitcher

Jake Reed - Pitcher

YENNIER CANO - Pitcher

Mike Baumann - Pitcher (unsigned)

Major League Staff: Matt Borgschulte (c). Minor League Players: Xavier Moore, Ricky Ramirez, Cade Povich, Juan Nunz, Juan Rojas, Chris Vallimont. Minor League Staff: Cody Asche (c), Alan Rail (c).

 

BOSTON RED SOX

RICH HILL – Pitcher

HANSEL ROBLES - Pitcher

J.P. Martinez – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

ROB REFSNYDER - Outfielder

Jaylin Davis - Infielder

AUSTIN DAVIS - Pitcher

Major League Staff: Alex Cora (m) (unisgned draftee), Andy Fox (c), Jason Varitek (c) (unsigned draftee), Pater Fatse (c)  Minor League Players: DANNY SANTANA. Minor League Staff: PAUL ABBOTT (c), BOB KIPPER (c), Lance Carter (c) (unsigned), Joe Cronin (c), Corey Wimberly (c).

 

NEW YORK YANKEES

JOSH DONALSON – Infielder

AARON HICKS – Outfielder

Isiah Kiner-Falefa – Infielder

MARWIN GONZALEZ - Infielder

Luis Gil - Pitcher

Luke Brad - Pitcher

BEN RORTVEDT - Catcher

Major League Coaches: Collin Theroux (c). Minor League Players: TYLER DUFFEY, RYAN LAMARRE. Minor League Staff: Selwyn Langiagne (c), Sergio Santos (m).

 

TAMPA BAY RAYS

J.T. CHARGOIS – Pitcher

MATT WISLER - Pitcher

Chris Mazza - Pitcher

Luke Raley - Outfielder

Brooks Raley – Pitcher

RALPH GARZA JR. - Pitcher

Dusten Knight - Pitcher 

Calvin Faucer - Pitcher

Luke Bard - Pitcher

Minor League Players:  AARON SLEGERS, Nick Anderson,. Minor League Staff: Brady Williams (m), Jamie Nelson (c), JEFF SMITH (m), Frank Jagoda (c).

 

TORONTO BLUE JAY

JOSE BERRIOS – Pitcher

ANDREW VASQUEZ - Pitcher

George Springer – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

Casey Lawrence - Pitcher

SHAUN ANDERSON - Pitcher

SERGIO ROMO - Pitcher

Minor League Players: Stevie Berman.  Minor League Staff: Matt Hague (c).

 

OAKLAND A's

Deolis Guerra – Pitcher

Major League Staff: MARCUS JENSEN (c), DUSTIN HUGHES (c), PAUL SRENTO (c). Minor League Players: Gabriel Maciel, Tyler Watson, Dalton Sawyer (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Jason Hart (c), Don Schulze (c).

 

SEATTLE MARINERS

SERGIO ROMO – Pitcher

TOMMY MILONE - Pitcher

Minor League Players: FERNANDO ABAD, ANDREW ALBERS, Chris Mazza, Anthony Vizcaya, Prelander Berroa. Minor League Staff: Eric Farris (m).

 

TEXAS RANGERS

MITCH GARVER – Catcher

MARTIN PEREZ – Pitcher

Taylor Hearn - Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: BOBBY WILSON (c), Seth Conner (c). Minor League Players: Kyle Cody (unsigned), WILSON RAMOS, Drew Strotman, EDWAR COLINA, Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (unsigned), 

 

HOUSTON ASTROS

JAKE ODORIZZI – Pitcher

RYAN PRESSLY – Pitcher

JASON CASTRO – Catcher

NIKO GOODRUM – Infielder

Major League Staff: Joe Espada (c), Jason Kanzler (c). Minor League Players: Joe Record, Alex McKenna (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GREGORIO PETTIT (m), Mickey Storey (c) (unsigned), Michael Thomas (c).

 

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

KURT SUZUKI – Catcher

KYLE BARRACLOUGH - Pitcher

AARON WHITEFIELD - Outfielder

PHIL NEVIN - Manager

Zack Weiss - Pitcher

Major League Staff: Jeremy Reed (c), DREW BUTERA (c), Matt Biancuzzo (t). Minor League Players: Trey Cabbage, B.J.Boyd.  Minor League Staff: Ray Olmedo (c).

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

 

CHICAGO CUBS

ANDRELTON SIMMONS – Infielder

ILDEMARO VARGAS - Infielder

LUKE FARRELL - Pitcher

Minor League Players: STEPHEN GONSALVES, John Hicks, Andrew Romaine, Greg Deichmann (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Marty Pevey (m), CHAD ALLEN (c), MICHAEL RYAN (m), MIKE MASON (c), ARMANDO GABINO (c), Enrique Wilson (c), D'Angelo Jimenez (c).

 

CINCINNATI REDS

J.T. RIDDLE - Infielder

TAYLOR MOTTER - Infielder

TYLER MAHLE - Pitcher

Chase Anderson - Pitcher (unsigned)

LUKE FARRELL - Pitcher

Spencer Steer - Infielder

Major League Staff: LEE TUNNELL (c), JEFF PICKLER (c). Minor League Players: Justin Nicolino, DEREK LAW, IAN GIBAUT, Stephen Hajjar, Christian Encarnacion-Strand,  Chase Petty. Minor League Staff: CORKY MILLER (c).

 

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Kolton Wong – Infielder (unsigned draftee)

CHI CHI GONZALEZ - Pitcher

TAYLOR ROGERS - Pitcher

TYLER THORNBURG - Picther

Major League Staff: Quinton Berry (c), Jason Lane (c). Minor League Players: Moises Gomez, Marcus Walden, Brian Navaretto. Minor League Staff: Patrick McGuff (c).

 

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Blake Cederlind – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

CHASE DE JONG - Pitcher

JOSE GODOY - Catcher

Major League Staff: DEREK SHELTON (m). Minor League Staff: Eric Munson (c), Matt Ford (c), Yorman Bazardo (c).

 

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Minor League Players: BLAKE PARKER, Ryan Holgate (unsigned), Kevin Marnon, Griffin Roberts (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Jose Leger (m).

 

ARIZONA DIAMONBACKS

SEAN POPPEN – Pitcher

Major League Staff: DAVE MCKAY (c), MIKE FETTERS (c). Minor League Players: JUAN GRATEROL, JUAN CENTENO, Drew Stanikiewicz. Minor League Staff: Gil Velazquez (m) ORLANDO HUDSON (c).

 

COLORADO ROCKIES

Jhoulys Chacin – Pitcher

ALEX COLOME – Pitcher

TYLER KINNEY – Pitcher

C.J. CRON – Infielder

Sam Hilliard – Outfielder (unsigned)

Major League Staff: MIKE REDMOND (c). Minor League Players: Nate Hadley, Ryley Widell. Minor League Staff: MARK WILEY (c), SAMUEL DEDUNO (c), Doug Linton (c).

 

LOS ANGELES DODGERS

BRUSDAR GRATEROL – Pitcher

Tyler Anderson – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: A.J. Hinch (m) (unsigned), Josh Bard (c) (unsigned), Danny Lehmann (c). Minor League Players: BEAU BURROWS, HANSEL ROBLES, Jake Reed, TOMAS TELIS, Jonny DeLuca (unsigned). Minor League Staff: BOBBY CUELLAR (c), Jair Fernandez (c).

 

SAN DIEGO PADRES

TAYLOR ROGERS - Pitcher

BRENT ROOKER - Outfielder

Minor League Players: Nick Burdi, Ian Krol, BRANDON KINTZLER, Luke Westphal, Daniel Camerera. Minor League Staff: SHANE ROBINSON (c), Mike McCarthy (c).

 

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

LAMONTE WADE – Outfielder

ZACK LITTELL – Pitcher

JHAREL COTTON - Pitcher

ANDREW VASQUEZ - Pitcher

Major League Staff: Antoan Richardson (c), J.P. MARTINEZ (c). Minor League Players: TREVOR HILDENBERGER, Kai-Wei Teng, Patrick Bailey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GAVIN ALSTON (c), Dan Runzler (c), Ryan Vogelsong (c), Mike Couchee (c).

 

ATLANTA BRAVES

EDDIE ROSARIO – Outfielder

Huascar Ynoa – Pitcher

EHIRE ADRIANZA - Infielder

JAKE ODORIZZI - Pitcher

ROBBIE GROSSMAN - Outfielder

Major League Staff: RON WASHINGTON (c). Minor League Players: MICHAEL TONKIN, Benjamin Dum, TAYLOR MOTTER, Jacob Pearson, Landon Leach. Minor League Staff: Mike Maroth (c), Danny Santiesteban (c), Luis Ugueto (c).

 

MIAMI MARLINS

Brian Anderson - Infielder (unsigned draftee)

WILLIANS ASTUDILLO - Infielder

Max Meyer - Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

BILLY HAMILTON - Outfielder

Major League Staff: JAMES ROWSON (c), Eddy Rodriguez (c). Minor League Players: Lewin Diaz, Tristan Pompey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: SCOTT ALDRED (c), GREG COLBRUNN (c), YOHAN PINO (c), GENE GLYNN (c), Jesus Merchan (c).

 

NEW YORK METS

TREVOR MAY – Pitcher

EDUARDO ESCOBAR – Infielder

JOHN CURTISS - Pitcher

TRAVIS BLANKENHORN - Infielder

Sam Clay - Pitcher

Jake Reed - Pitcher

Major League Staff: JEREMY HEFNER (c). Minor League Players: J.T. RIDDLE, Tom Hackimer, TZU-WEI LIN, Daniel Palka, Luke Ritter (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Robbie Robinson (m), Jerome Williams (c), Kevin Boles (c), TIM TEUFEL (c), Eduardo Nunez (c).

 

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

KYLE GIBSON – Pitcher

Vinny Nittoli - Pitcher

Minor League Players: Aaron Barrett (unsigned), James Marvel (unsigned), DREW MAGGI, RONALD TORREYES, Daniel Robertson, McCarthy Tatum (unsigned), Colton Eastmann (unsigned), Dalton Guthrie (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Joe Thurston (c), Rafael deLima (c), CHRIS HEINTZ (c), ADAM EVERETT (c), LES STRAKER (c).

 

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

NELSON CRUZ – Designated Hitter

EHIRE ADRIANZA – Infielder

Anibel Sanchez – Pitcher

TYLER CLIPPARD - Pitcher

Sam Clay - Pitcher

AARON SANCHEZ - Pitcher

ILDEMARO VARGAS - Infielder

Major League Staff: Ricky Bones (c), HENRY BLANCO (c). Minor League Players: CHRIS HERRMANN, JUAN MINAYA, Jake Irvin (unsigned). Minor League Staff: MATT LECROY (m), Tim Doherty (c), Joe Dillon (c).

 

[Rosterman]

EX-TWINS IN THE FRONT OFFICE!

RETIRING: President of the Phillies and former Twins GM Andy MacPhail (1985-1994) and his special assistant Terry Ryan (Twins GM twice and basically with the organization from 1994-2016 after starting as a minor league player 1973-76) announced that they are leaving baseball at the end of 2021. Fond memories of both from Minnesota Fans!

CHARLIE MANUEL (1969-72) is a special assistant to the general manager of the Phillies. SAM FULD (2014) is now the General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. SHANE BOWERS (1997) and Tommy Field (2016-17) are both scouts.

Jack McKeon is now a special assistant to the GM of the Nationals after an illustrious career with the Royals, Padres, Astros, Reds and Marlins on the field and in the front office. People forget he started as the AAA manager for the Twins back in 1962-63. MIKE PAGLIARULO (91-93) is a special assistant to the general manager. Jeff Harris (1995-2000) and Greg Hunter (1995) are scouts.

BILLY BEANE had a movie made about him (Moneyball) and was a highly regarded Mets prospect traded to the Twins in 1986 and sent packing the next season to Detroit. He became a Scout with Oakland in 1990 and rose to their highest decision-making job. Offers pour in, but he stays with the A's. CHRIS PITTARO, who played with Beane in Minnesota, has been a longtime scout and special assistant in the A's organization since 1991. DEREK LEE (1993) is a scout.

CRAIG BRESLOW (2017) is assistant general manager and vice president of pitching for the Cubs. RANDY BUSH still gets mail with the Cubs, who he joined in 2005 after college coaching. He played for the Twins from 1982-1993. He was the Cubs interim general manager in 2011. Now a senior advisor to the team. BOB TEWKSBURY is some sort of Mental Issues coach with the Cubs.

BOB GEBHARD is still in the game working as a special advisor in the St. Louis Cardinals front office. A Twins pitcher in 1971-72, he also played for the Expos and then worked with the farm system, joining MacPhail as assistant general manager of the Twins from 1987-91. He was then being named General Manager of the Rockies from 1992-99, and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005. RANDY FLORES (2010) is assistant general manager and director of scouting.

Longtime Twins trainer Tony Leo is now a trainer with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He started with the Twins in the minors in 1998, and was the Target Field trainer in 2018-19 seasons. Andrew Lorraine (2004) is a scout.

Tim Costic (92-94) is a scout Houston Astros.

DENARD SPAN (2008-12) is a special assistant in operations with the Rays.

DAVID ORTIZ (1997-2002) is a special assistant to the general manager of the Red Sox. LUIS TIANT (1970) continues his association with the club as a goodwill ambassador.

Matt Tracy (1979) is the pitching development coordinator for the Blue Jays. RENE TOSONI (2011), SAL BUTERA (1980-82, 87) and Bud Smith (2005) are scouts for the Blue Jays.

LEROY PURDY SMITH (1986-90) is a chief scout for the Mets. EDDIE BANE (73-76) is a senior scouting advisor.

J.J. Putz (1998 unsigned draftee) is a special assistant to the president/CEO of the Diamondbacks. Erubiel Durazo (2006) is special advisor to the president of the Diamondbaacks.

RICK DEMPSEY (1969-72) is a community ambassador for the Orioles after a long career in their broadcast booth.

JIM THOME (2010-11) is a special assistant to the vice-president/general manager of the White Sox.

Paul Gibson (1982 Rule 5 draftee) is the director of pitching performance for the Royals. Blaine Boyer (2015) is a special assistant in baseball operations. Chino Cadahia (1979-83) is a special assistant in player development. RUSTY KUNTZ (1983) is a special assistant to president in quality control. Gary Wilson (1998) is national pitching supervisor of scouting.

Tim McIlvaine (2004 Twins prospect) is the Angels director of scouting. JEFF CIRILLO (2206) and KEVIN JARVIS (1997) are scouts.

QUINTON McCRACKEN (2001) is special assistant to baseball operations and player development with the Brewers.

JOHNNY GORYL (1962-64; also coach 1968-69, 79-80; minor league manager 1966-68, 1970-1978; Team manager 1981-82) is still doing special duties with the Guardians (Indians), who he joined in 1982 as a coach and spent more decades in player development. Tim Belcher (unsiged 1983 first round draftpick) is a special assistant to baseball operations. MINNIE MENDOZA (1970) is an advisor for Latin American development.

BOBBY KORECKY (2008) is a scout for Seattle. Kevin Fox (minor league free agent signed 2009 but released in spring training) is a Seattle crosschecker.

LARRY CASIAN (1990-94) and James Moulton (1990 unsigned) are scouts for the Giants. John Barr (1988) was a former east coast scouting supervisor for the Twins and is now senior assistant to baseball operations for the Giants.

DOUG BERNIER (2013) is the Rockies game plaanning coordinator. Mike Ericson (1992) is a scout for Colorado.

Lots of names from the Twins past minors in the Cincinnati Reds Scouting Dept. Gary Glover (2004), Ben Jones (1992-96), Jeff Schugel (1983-85), Rich Bordi (1977 unsigned). Matt Gaski (2010) is the international crosschecker. Rex dela Nuez (1989-93) is the team crosschecker.  Mike Misuraca (1989-96) is a scouting supervisor.

JACK CRESSEND (2000-02) is a crosschecker for the Dodgers scouting team.

Cody Martin (unsigned 2010) is a scout for the Atlanta Braves.

TYLER ROBERTSON (2012-13) is a scout for the New York Yankees.

Pedro Castellano (1997) is a scout for the Detroit Tigers.

Mike Venafro (2007) is a scout for the San Diego Padres.

 

 

 

 

[Rosterman]

FORMER TWINS IN THE BROADCAST BOOTH

DARRIN JACKSON (White Sox). Former Twins player 1997.

C.J. Nitkowski (Rangers). Free agent signing 2005 released in sprint training.

David Murphy (Rangers). Minor league free agent 2016.

John Rooney (Cardinals). Former Twins announcer 1987, before long career with White Sox and Cardinals.

Al Hrabosky (Cardinals). Unsigned 1967 draftee.

MATT CAPPS (Pirates). Former Twins player 2010-12.

JIM DESHAIES (Cubs). Former Twins player 1993-94.

Pat Hughes (Cubs). Former Twins announcer 1983.

RON COOMER (Cubs) Former Twins player 1995-2000.

Mark Grace (Diamondbacks) was a 1984 unsigned draftee. He also does special analysis for select Chicago Cubs games.

Ryan Lefebvre (Royals). Former Twins announcer 1995-98.

Anthony Recker (Mets). Analyst for Major League Baseball Network. Minor league catcher 2017, part of Jaime Garcia trade.

JACK MORRIS (Tigers). World Series Hero 1991. Former Twins announcer 2005-11, 2014-20.

CRAIG MONROE (Tigers). Former Twins player 2008.

JIM KAAT (MLB Network). Former Twins pitcher 1961-73. Former Twins broadcaster 1988-93.

DAVID ORTIZ (Fox Sports). Former Twins player 1997-2002.

A.J. PIERZYNSKI (Fox Sports). Former Twins player 1998-2003.

And Nomar Garciaparra is a coattail Twin as he was part of the BIG 2004 four-team trade involving the Cubs, Red Sox, Twins and Expos that saw Doug Mientkiewicz leave. Nomar is a commentator for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

[Rosterman]

KOREA HAS SET BASEBALL ROSTERS:

BYUNG-HO PARK is still slugging the ball for another season after breaking his 3-year contract he signed with the Twins back in 2016.

Glenn Sparkman, a former minor league free agent, is there.

CHARLIE BARNES, a lefty who pitched some in 2021, is looking to thrive over there. Being a lefty, and the Twins short on pitching, was surprised when they removed him from the 40-man in the off-season.

DREW RUCINSKI who pitched for the Twins in 2017, returns for his 4th season in Korea.

BRANDON WADDELL who pitched for the Twins in 2019 and recently in the Cardinals organization before signing a Korean contract for the remainder of the 2022 season.

 

AND TAIWAN HAS ANNOUNCED:

Wilkin Rosario, who spent the 2019 season with the Twin's Rochester Red Wings. He has quite the international career, playing in Korea, Japan, the Dominican Winter Leagues. Mexico, after spending a decade in the Rockies system and playing at Coors Field.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/01/cpbls-uni-president-lions-sign-wilin-rosario.html

[Rosterman]

FORMER TWINS PLAYING IN JAPAN

MATT SHOEMAKER pitched for the Twins in 2021.

DIETRICH ENNS pitched for Twins in 2017.

FERNANDO ROMERO pitched in Minnesota in 2018-19.

Estamy Urena was a Twins prospect from 2017-19.

TYLER AUSTIN was a Twins slugger from 2018-19.

NIK TURLEY pitched for Twins in 2017.

JOHN GANT pitched last season for the Twins afetr coming over in the J.A. Happ trade in 2021.

Adam Brett Walker was in the Twins system from 2012-16.

ALAN BUSENITZ pitched for the Twins in 2017-18.

[ashbury]

I wouldn't want to be the fact-checker for this awesome labor of love. 

[glunn]

Rosterman, thanks for the hard work that you put into this very interesting compilation.

[lecroy24fan]

Not signed currently to any team, Hector Santiago still has a suspension to complete.

[tarheeltwinsfan]

On 4/8/2022 at 12:15 PM, Rosterman said:

FORMER TWINS WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED ON THE MINNESOTA TWINS ROSTER AND ARE STILL IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES!

PITCHERS: LANCE LYNN (White Sox), LIAM HENDRIKS (White Sox), RICH HILL (Red Sox), HANSEL ROBLES (Red Sox), J.T. CHARGOIS (Rays), MATT WISLER (Rays), JOSE BERRIOS (Blue Jays), SERGIO ROMO (Mariners), MARTIN PEREZ (Rangers), JAKE ODORIZZI (Astros), RYAN PRESSLY (Astros), SEAN POPPEN (Diamondbacks), ALEX COLOME (Rockies), TYLER KINNEY (Rockies), ZACK LITTELL (Giants), KYLE GIBSON (Phillies), TREVOR MAY (Mets), JOHN CURTISS* (Mets), TAYLOR ROGERS (Padres).

CATCHERS: BEN RORTVEDT* (Yankees), MITCH GARVER (Rangers), JASON CASTRO (Astros), KURT SUZUKI (Angels).

INFIELDERS: JONATHAN SCHOOP (Tigers), JOSH DONALDSON (Yankees), MARWIN GONZALEZ (Yankees), NIKO GOODRUM (Astros), ANDRELTON SIMMONS* (Cubs), C.J. CRON (Rockies), EDUARDO ESCOBAR (Mets), EHIRE ADRIANZA* (Nationals),

OUTFIELDERS: ROBBIE GROSSMAN (Tigers), AARON HICKS (Yankees), LaMONTE WADE* (Giants), EDDIE ROSARIO (Braves).

DESIGNATED HITTER: NELSON CRUZ (Nationals).

SUSPENDED: DANNY SANTANA!

*players opening season on injured list.

 

And CONTINUE ON for a list showcasing all former Twins, Major and Minor Leagues, still playing ball or coaching somewhere, as well as (an added special bonus) unsigned draftees - players that "got away" by the Twins - still participating in Major League organizations.

And – COMING SOON! Former Twins in the Foreign Leagues and Independent Baseball!!

 

 

ORGANIZATION LIST OF FORMER TWINS MAJORS/MINORS & FIELD STAFF.

 

A look at Former Twins and Organizational Players in other organizations. Includes guys who played in the minors and, as an added bonus, unsigned Twins draftees that are playing for other teams.

* Players Who Were On A Twins Major League Roster in CAPS

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

LIAM HENDRIKS – Pitcher

LANCE LYNN – Pitcher

Major League Staff: HOWIE CLARK (c). Minor League Players: D.J. Burt, Mark Payton (unsigned).

 

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

Minor League Players: IAN GIBAUT, Cade Smith (unsigned), Jonathan Engelmann (unsigned).

 

KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Major League Staff: Pedro Grifol (c), Allan de san Miguel (c), Damon Hollins (c). Minor League Staff: BRIAN BUCHANAN (c), STEVE LUEBBER (c), Chino Cadahia (c), ANDRE DAVID (c).

 

DETROIT TIGERS

JONATHAN SCHOOP – Infielder

Akil Baddoo – Outfielder

ROBBIE GROSSMAN – Outfielder

 

Major League Staff: A.J. Hinch (m) (unsigned). Minor League Players: MICHAEL PINEDA, J.T. Perez, Marcus Solbach, Logan Shore (unsigned), Chase Anderson (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Doug Bochtler (c), Billy Boyer (c), Dax Fiore (c).

 

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Tyler Wells – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Matt Borgschulte (c). Minor League Players: Marcus Diplan, Xavier Moore, Ricky Ramirez. Minor League Staff: Alan Rail (c).

 

BOSTON RED SOX

RICH HILL – Pitcher

HANSEL ROBLES - Pitcher

J.P. Martinez – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Alex Cora (m) (unisgned draftee), Andy Fox (c), Jason Varitek (c) (unsigned draftee), Pater Fatse (c) Minor League Players: ROB REFSNYDER. Minor League Staff: PAUL ABBOTT (c), BOB KIPPER (c), Lance Carter (c) (unsigned), Joe Cronin (c).

 

NEW YORK YANKEES

BEN RORTVEDT – Catcher

JOSH DONALSON – Infielder

AARON HICKS – Outfielder

Isiah Kiner-Falefa – Infielder

MARWIN GONZALEZ - Infielder

Minor League Players: RYAN LAMARRE, Luis Gil, Vinny Nittoli.

 

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Nick Anderson – Pitcher

J.T. CHARGOIS – Pitcher

MATT WISLER - Pitcher

Chris Mazza - Pitcher

Brooks Raley – Pitcher

Minor League Players: RALPH GARZA JR., Luke Bard, Luke Raley, Calvin Faucher, Dusten Knight, AARON SLEGERS. Minor League Staff: Brady Williams (m), JEFF SMITH (m), Frank Jagoda (c).

 

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

JOSE BERRIOS – Pitcher

George Spirnger – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

Minor League Players: SHAUN ANDERSON, ANDREW VASQUEZ

 

OAKLAND A's

Deolis Guerra – Pitcher

Major League Staff: MARCUS JENSEN (c), DUSTIN HUGHES (c), PAUL SORRENTO (c). Minor League Players: Gabriel Maciel, Greg Deichmann (unsigned), Dalton Sawyer (unsiged). Minor League Staff: Jason Hart (c).

 

SEATTLE MARINERS

SERGIO ROMO – Pitcher

Minor League Players: ANDREW ALBERS, TOMMY MILONE. Minor League Staff: Eric Farris (m).

 

TEXAS RANGERS

MITCH GARVER – Catcher

MARTIN PEREZ – Pitcher

Major League Staff: BOBBY WILSON (c), Seth Conner (c). Minor League Players: Kyle Cody (unsigned), EDWAR COLINA, Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. Minor League Staff: Chase Lambin (c), Steve Mintz (m), Garrett Kennedy (c).

 

HOUSTON ASTROS

JAKE ODORIZZI – Pitcher

RYAN PRESSLY – Pitcher

JASON CASTRO – Catcher

NIKO GOODRUM – Infielder

Major League Staff: Joe Espada (c), Jason Kanzler (c). Minor League Players: Joe Record, Alex McKenna (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GREGORIO PETTIT (m), Mickey Storey (c) (unsigned).

 

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

KURT SUZUKI – Catcher

Major League Staff: Jeremy Reed (c), PHIL NEVIN (c), DREW BUTERA (c). Minor League Players: KYLE BARRACLOUGH, Trey Cabbage, AARON WHITEFIELD.  Minor League Staff: Ray Olmedo (c).

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

 

CHICAGO CUBS

ANDRELTON SIMMONS – Infielder

Minor League Players: STEPHEN GONSALVES, John Hicks, Andrew Romaine, Greg Deichmann (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Marty Pevey (m), CHAD ALLEN (c), MICHAEL RYAN (m), MIKE MASON (c), ARMANDO GABINO (c), Enrique Wilson (c), D'Angelo Jimenez (c).

 

CINCINNATI REDS

Major League Staff: LEE TUNNELL (c), JEFF PICKLER (c). Minor League Players: J.T. RIDDLE, Chase Petty. Minor League Staff: CORKY MILLER (c).

 

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Kolton Wong – Infielder (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Quinton Berry (c), Jason Lane (c). Minor League Players: Moises Gomez, Brian Navaretto.

 

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Blake Cederlind – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: DEREK SHELTON (m). Minor Leagie Players: CHASE DE LONG. Minor League Staff: Eric Munson (c).

 

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Minor League Players: BRANDON WADDELL, BLAKE PARKER, Ryan Holgate (unsigned), Griffin Roberts (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Jose Leger (m).

 

ARIZONA DIAMONBACKS

SEAN POPPEN – Pitcher

Major League Staff: DAVE MCKAY (c), MIKE FETTERS (c). Minor League Players: JUAN GRATEROL, JUAN CENTENO, Drew Stanikiewicz. Minor League Staff: Gil Velazquez (m) ORLANDO HUDSON (c).

 

COLORADO ROCKIES

Jhoulys Chacin – Pitcher

ALEX COLOME – Pitcher

TYLER KINNEY – Pitcher

C.J. CRON – Infielder

Sam Hilliard – Outfielder (unsigned)

Major League Staff: MIKE REDMOND (c). Minor League Players: Nate Hadley. Minor League Staff: Doug Linton (c).

 

LOS ANGELES DODGERS

BRUSDAR GRATEROL – Pitcher

Tyler Anderson – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Josh Bard (c) (unsigned), Danny Lehmann (c). Minor League Players: BEAU BURROWS, TOMAS TELIS. Minor League Staff: BOBBY CUELLAR (c), Jair Fernandez (c).

 

SAN DIEGO PADRES

TAYLOR ROGERS - Pitcher

Minor League Players: BRENT ROOKER, Nick Burdi, Ian Krol, Luke Westphal, Daniel Camerera. Minor League Staff: SHANE ROBINSON (c), Mike McCarthy (c).

 

SAN FRANCISCO GIANT

LAMONTE WADE – Outfielder

ZACK LITTELL – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Antoan Richardson (c), J.P. Martinez (c). Minor League Players: TREVOR HILDENBERGER, Jaylin Davis, Kai-Wei Teng, Prelander Berroa, Patrick Bailey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GAVIN ALSTON (c), Dan Runzler (c), Ryan Vogelsong (c).

 

ATLANTA BRAVES

EDDIE ROSARIO – Outfielder

Huascar Ynoa – Pitcher

Major League Staff: RON WASHINGTON (c). Minor League Players: MICHAEL TONKIN, NICK VINCENT, Benjamin Dum, Jacob Pearson, Landon Leach. Minor League Staff: Mike Maroth (c), Danny Santiesteban (c).

 

MIAMI MARLINS

Major League Staff: JAMES ROWSON (c). Minor League Players: WILLIANS ASTUDILLO, Lewin Diaz, Max Meyer (unsigned), Brian Anderson (unsigned), Tristan Pompey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: SCOTT ALDRED (c), GREG COLBRUNN (c), YOHAN PINO (c), Jesus Merchan (c).

 

NEW YORK METS

TREVOR MAY – Pitcher

Jake Reed – Pitcher

EDUARDO ESCOBAR – Infielder

JOHN CURTISS - Pitcher

Major League Staff: JEREMY HEFNER (c). Minor League Players: TRAVIS BLANKENHORN, Tom Hackimer, TZU-WEI LIN, Daniel Palka, Luke Ritter (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Robbie Robinson (m), Jerome Williams (c), Kevin Boles (c), TIM TEUFEL (c).

 

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

KYLE GIBSON – Pitcher

Minor League Players: Aaron Barrett (unsigned), James Marvel (unsigned), DREW MAGGI, RONALD TORREYES, John Andreoli, Colton Eastmann (unsigned), Dalton Guthrie (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Joe Thurston (c), Rafale deLima (c), CHRIS HEINTZ (c), ADAM EVERETT (c), LES STRAKER (c).

 

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

NELSON CRUZ – Designated Hitter

EHIRE ADRIANZA – Infielder

Anibel Sanchez – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Ricky Bones (c), HENRY BLANCO (c). Minor League Players:,Sam Clay, Erik Monoah, CHRIS HERRMANN, TYLER CLIPPARD. Minor League Staff: MATT LECROY (m), Tim Doherty (c), Joe Dillon (c).

 

A good team can be created out of these former Twins' players.

[lecroy24fan]

The lockout apparently has caused a delay in the Baseball America books this year. As soon as I get the 2022 Directory I will look for other FO and scouts. But I have no delivery date as of now. The Almanac just came this week and the Prospect Handbook isn't coming for another month.

 

EDIT: Just looked at my order and it's not being released until mid-June.

[Wade Moore]

Anybody now where Jorge felix is these days ? Thanks Wade 

[Rosterman]

4 hours ago, Wade Moore said:

Anybody now where Jorge felix is these days ? Thanks Wade 

He was released from the Red system in 2020 and hasn't resurfaced anywhere.

https://www.milb.com/player/felix-jorge-602928

 

[stringer bell]

Thanks for the great work! Where ex-Twins go and how they perform is a constant interest of mine. Most of the time, I have no problem with a player doing well and I don’t blame the Twins often if the players thrives. Once in a while, there’s an obvious mistake by the front office. 

[Rosterman]

9 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Thanks for the great work! Where ex-Twins go and how they perform is a constant interest of mine. Most of the time, I have no problem with a player doing well and I don’t blame the Twins often if the players thrives. Once in a while, there’s an obvious mistake by the front office. 

I've been doing this list stuff for ages, largely for fellow autographers. And especially for the long defunct Twinscards site where I illustrated yearly rosters (majors and minors) with player autographed cards. I originally got into collecting Twins autographs, then anyone on the 40-man. It expanded to those that were in the Twins system but made the majors with other teams. And as I got more into minor league card sets, I pretty much track anyone A-level and above. I also go over the draft records on BaseballCube as it is a powerhouse for tracking those drafted players...and started to be taken by the number of guys that never signed with the Twins but went onto careers with other teams. Far from perfect, and my mind forgets names over each year. But I have fun...still, after 50+ years sending out letters to Twins-related players with images for autographing.

 

[bighat]

Great list, super interesting read. Thanks for putting this together! I love to see the obscure names, I'll think back and say to myself "oh yeahhhh, that guy DID play for MN!"

[Riverbrian]

Fantastic

Thank You

Love it

All respect to you Rosterman! 

[Vanimal46]

It’s too bad we couldn’t keep him around. 

[Rosterman]

7 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

It’s too bad we couldn’t keep him around. 

Yes. Trey Cabbage lost that 2020 season, but his work in 2022 didn't get him to AAA yet with another organization. And he probably would've been stuck in the same spot with Minnesota this season with Miranda returning to St. Paul, at least for the start.

Lots of former Twins with major league experience with the Twins looking for another trip to the majors. Michael Pineda is starting in the minors. Mainly because of Visa issues. He will be back up in Detroit before long.

Not sure if it would be a major league team, but maybe a decent AAA team (?):

Rotation arms: Stephen Gonsalves, Aaron Slegers, Tommy Milone, Chase De Jong, Andrew Albers, Edwar Colina.

Lots of catchers: Chris Herrmann, Juan Centeno, Juan Graterol, Tomas Telis.

Infield? Brent Rooker, J.T. Riddle, Travis Blankenhorn, Tsu-Wei Lin, Drew Maggi, Ronald Torreyes and super-sub Willians Astudillo. Patrolling the outfield: Rob Refsnyder, Ryan LaMarre and Aaron Whitefield.

The bullpen looks like a Twins bullpen, lots of arms and pray for results but no closer! Tyler Clippard, Ralph Garza Jr., Aaron Vasquez, Shaun Anderson, Kyle Barraclough, Blake Parker, Brandon Waddell, Beau Burrows, Trevor Hildengerber, Mike Vincnet, and Michael Tonkin.

[Rosterman]

Taylor Rogers got a reunion with his brother Tyler, now that he wears the National League uniform of the Padres. A bittersweet movement as the brothers traded lineup cards before the game. Tyler ended up getting the loss in relief for the Giants. Taylor posted HIS THIRD SAVE for the Padres!

https://abc30.com/sports/taylor-rogers-gets-save-for-san-diego-padres-as-twin-brother-tyler/11739702/

[cheeseheadgophfan]

I've been curious as to whatever happened to Fernando Romero????   He had Visa issues to start spring training for the Twins several years ago and then seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.  At one point, he was going to be the next big thing......

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, cheeseheadgophfan said:

I've been curious as to whatever happened to Fernando Romero????   He had Visa issues to start spring training for the Twins several years ago and then seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.  At one point, he was going to be the next big thing......

He went to Japan or Korea, I believe. Don’t know whether or not he’s still there

[Rosterman]

1 hour ago, cheeseheadgophfan said:

I've been curious as to whatever happened to Fernando Romero????   He had Visa issues to start spring training for the Twins several years ago and then seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.  At one point, he was going to be the next big thing......

He's in Yokohama for his second season of play. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=romero000fer

[Rosterman]

A bit of movement. ANDREW VASQUEZ has been called up by the Angels. RALPH GARZA JR. has been called up by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Garza was sent down and the next day former Rule-5 miss Dusten Knight was called up by the Rays for a day and then sent back out.

Chase Anderson was released after one start with Toledo and removed from the 40-man roster, resigning a minor league contract. The 2006 42nd round draftee (didn't sign) for the Twins has played eight years, primarily as a rotation arm, with the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Brewers, and Blue Jays going 56-46 4.20 ERA in 938 major league innings.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/anderch01.shtml

 

[mikelink45]

On 4/8/2022 at 11:15 AM, Rosterman said:

FORMER TWINS WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED ON THE MINNESOTA TWINS ROSTER AND ARE STILL IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES!

PITCHERS: LANCE LYNN (White Sox), LIAM HENDRIKS (White Sox), RICH HILL (Red Sox), HANSEL ROBLES (Red Sox), J.T. CHARGOIS (Rays), MATT WISLER (Rays), JOSE BERRIOS (Blue Jays), SERGIO ROMO (Mariners), MARTIN PEREZ (Rangers), JAKE ODORIZZI (Astros), RYAN PRESSLY (Astros), SEAN POPPEN (Diamondbacks), ALEX COLOME (Rockies), TYLER KINNEY (Rockies), ZACK LITTELL (Giants), KYLE GIBSON (Phillies), TREVOR MAY (Mets), JOHN CURTISS* (Mets), TAYLOR ROGERS (Padres).

CATCHERS: BEN RORTVEDT* (Yankees), MITCH GARVER (Rangers), JASON CASTRO (Astros), KURT SUZUKI (Angels).

INFIELDERS: JONATHAN SCHOOP (Tigers), JOSH DONALDSON (Yankees), MARWIN GONZALEZ (Yankees), NIKO GOODRUM (Astros), ANDRELTON SIMMONS* (Cubs), C.J. CRON (Rockies), EDUARDO ESCOBAR (Mets), EHIRE ADRIANZA* (Nationals),

OUTFIELDERS: ROBBIE GROSSMAN (Tigers), AARON HICKS (Yankees), LaMONTE WADE* (Giants), EDDIE ROSARIO (Braves).

DESIGNATED HITTER: NELSON CRUZ (Nationals).

SUSPENDED: DANNY SANTANA, HECTOR SANTIAGO!

*players opening season on injured list.

 

And CONTINUE ON for a list showcasing all former Twins, Major and Minor Leagues, still playing ball or coaching somewhere, as well as (an added special bonus) unsigned draftees - players that "got away" by the Twins - still participating in Major League organizations.

And – COMING SOON! Former Twins in the Foreign Leagues and Independent Baseball!!

 

 

ORGANIZATION LIST OF FORMER TWINS MAJORS/MINORS & FIELD STAFF.

 

A look at Former Twins and Organizational Players in other organizations. Includes guys who played in the minors and, as an added bonus, unsigned Twins draftees that are playing for other teams.

* Players Who Were On A Twins Major League Roster in CAPS

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

LIAM HENDRIKS – Pitcher

LANCE LYNN – Pitcher

Major League Staff: HOWIE CLARK (c). Minor League Players: D.J. Burt, Mark Payton (unsigned).

 

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

Major League Staff: VIC RODRIGUEZ (c).  Minor League Players: IAN GIBAUT, Cade Smith (unsigned), Jonathan Engelmann (unsigned).

 

KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Major League Staff: Pedro Grifol (c), Allan de san Miguel (c), Damon Hollins (c). Minor League Staff: BRIAN BUCHANAN (c), STEVE LUEBBER (c), ANDRE DAVID (c), Mike Tosar (c), Jason Simontacchi (c).

 

DETROIT TIGERS

JONATHAN SCHOOP – Infielder

Akil Baddoo – Outfielder

ROBBIE GROSSMAN – Outfielder

 

Major League Staff: A.J. Hinch (m) (unsigned). Minor League Players: MICHAEL PINEDA, J.T. Perez, Marcus Solbach, Logan Shore (unsigned), Chase Anderson (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Doug Bochtler (c), Billy Boyer (c), Dax Fiore (c).

 

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Tyler Wells – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Matt Borgschulte (c). Minor League Players: Marcus Diplan, Xavier Moore, Ricky Ramirez. Minor League Staff: Alan Rail (c).

 

BOSTON RED SOX

RICH HILL – Pitcher

HANSEL ROBLES - Pitcher

J.P. Martinez – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Alex Cora (m) (unisgned draftee), Andy Fox (c), Jason Varitek (c) (unsigned draftee), Pater Fatse (c) Minor League Players: ROB REFSNYDER. Minor League Staff: PAUL ABBOTT (c), BOB KIPPER (c), Lance Carter (c) (unsigned), Joe Cronin (c), Corey Wimberly (c).

 

NEW YORK YANKEES

BEN RORTVEDT – Catcher

JOSH DONALSON – Infielder

AARON HICKS – Outfielder

Isiah Kiner-Falefa – Infielder

MARWIN GONZALEZ - Infielder

Minor League Players: RYAN LAMARRE, Luis Gil, Vinny Nittoli.

 

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Nick Anderson – Pitcher

J.T. CHARGOIS – Pitcher

MATT WISLER - Pitcher

Chris Mazza - Pitcher

Brooks Raley – Pitcher

Minor League Players: RALPH GARZA JR., Luke Bard, Luke Raley, Calvin Faucher, Dusten Knight, AARON SLEGERS. Minor League Staff: Brady Williams (m), Jamie Nelson (c), JEFF SMITH (m), Frank Jagoda (c).

 

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

JOSE BERRIOS – Pitcher

George Spirnger – Outfielder (unsigned draftee)

Minor League Players: SHAUN ANDERSON, ANDREW VASQUEZ.  Minor League Staff: Matt Hague (c).

 

OAKLAND A's

Deolis Guerra – Pitcher

Major League Staff: MARCUS JENSEN (c), DUSTIN HUGHES (c), PAUL SORRENTO (c). Minor League Players: Gabriel Maciel, Greg Deichmann (unsigned), Dalton Sawyer (unsiged). Minor League Staff: Jason Hart (c), Don Schulze (c).

 

SEATTLE MARINERS

SERGIO ROMO – Pitcher

Minor League Players: ANDREW ALBERS, TOMMY MILONE. Minor League Staff: Eric Farris (m).

 

TEXAS RANGERS

MITCH GARVER – Catcher

MARTIN PEREZ – Pitcher

Major League Staff: BOBBY WILSON (c), Seth Conner (c). Minor League Players: Kyle Cody (unsigned), EDWAR COLINA, Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. Minor League Staff: Chase Lambin (c), Steve Mintz (m), Garrett Kennedy (c), KEITH COMSTOCK (c).

 

HOUSTON ASTROS

JAKE ODORIZZI – Pitcher

RYAN PRESSLY – Pitcher

JASON CASTRO – Catcher

NIKO GOODRUM – Infielder

Major League Staff: Joe Espada (c), Jason Kanzler (c). Minor League Players: Joe Record, Alex McKenna (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GREGORIO PETTIT (m), Mickey Storey (c) (unsigned), Michael Thomas (c).

 

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

KURT SUZUKI – Catcher

Major League Staff: Jeremy Reed (c), PHIL NEVIN (c), DREW BUTERA (c). Minor League Players: KYLE BARRACLOUGH, Trey Cabbage, AARON WHITEFIELD.  Minor League Staff: Ray Olmedo (c).

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

 

CHICAGO CUBS

ANDRELTON SIMMONS – Infielder

Minor League Players: STEPHEN GONSALVES, John Hicks, Andrew Romaine, Greg Deichmann (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Marty Pevey (m), CHAD ALLEN (c), MICHAEL RYAN (m), MIKE MASON (c), ARMANDO GABINO (c), Enrique Wilson (c), D'Angelo Jimenez (c).

 

CINCINNATI REDS

Major League Staff: LEE TUNNELL (c), JEFF PICKLER (c). Minor League Players: J.T. RIDDLE, Chase Petty. Minor League Staff: CORKY MILLER (c).

 

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Kolton Wong – Infielder (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Quinton Berry (c), Jason Lane (c). Minor League Players: Moises Gomez, Brian Navaretto.

 

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Blake Cederlind – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: DEREK SHELTON (m). Minor Leagie Players: CHASE DE LONG. Minor League Staff: Eric Munson (c), Matt Ford (c), Yorman Bazardo (c).

 

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Minor League Players: BRANDON WADDELL, BLAKE PARKER, Ryan Holgate (unsigned), Griffin Roberts (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Jose Leger (m).

 

ARIZONA DIAMONBACKS

SEAN POPPEN – Pitcher

Major League Staff: DAVE MCKAY (c), MIKE FETTERS (c). Minor League Players: JUAN GRATEROL, JUAN CENTENO, Drew Stanikiewicz. Minor League Staff: Gil Velazquez (m) ORLANDO HUDSON (c).

 

COLORADO ROCKIES

Jhoulys Chacin – Pitcher

ALEX COLOME – Pitcher

TYLER KINNEY – Pitcher

C.J. CRON – Infielder

Sam Hilliard – Outfielder (unsigned)

Major League Staff: MIKE REDMOND (c). Minor League Players: Nate Hadley. Minor League Staff: MARK WILEY (c), SAMUEL DEDUNO (c), Doug Linton (c).

 

LOS ANGELES DODGERS

BRUSDAR GRATEROL – Pitcher

Tyler Anderson – Pitcher (unsigned draftee)

Major League Staff: Josh Bard (c) (unsigned), Danny Lehmann (c). Minor League Players: BEAU BURROWS, TOMAS TELIS. Minor League Staff: BOBBY CUELLAR (c), Jair Fernandez (c).

 

SAN DIEGO PADRES

TAYLOR ROGERS - Pitcher

Minor League Players: BRENT ROOKER, Nick Burdi, Ian Krol, Luke Westphal, Daniel Camerera. Minor League Staff: SHANE ROBINSON (c), Mike McCarthy (c).

 

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

LAMONTE WADE – Outfielder

ZACK LITTELL – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Antoan Richardson (c), J.P. MARTINEZ (c). Minor League Players: TREVOR HILDENBERGER, Jaylin Davis, Kai-Wei Teng, Prelander Berroa, Patrick Bailey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: GAVIN ALSTON (c), Dan Runzler (c), Ryan Vogelsong (c), Mike Couchee (c).

 

ATLANTA BRAVES

EDDIE ROSARIO – Outfielder

Huascar Ynoa – Pitcher

Major League Staff: RON WASHINGTON (c). Minor League Players: MICHAEL TONKIN, NICK VINCENT, Benjamin Dum, Jacob Pearson, Landon Leach. Minor League Staff: Mike Maroth (c), Danny Santiesteban (c).

 

MIAMI MARLINS

Major League Staff: JAMES ROWSON (c), EWddy Rodriguez (c). Minor League Players: WILLIANS ASTUDILLO, Lewin Diaz, Max Meyer (unsigned), Brian Anderson (unsigned), Tristan Pompey (unsigned). Minor League Staff: SCOTT ALDRED (c), GREG COLBRUNN (c), YOHAN PINO (c), GENE GLYNN (c), Jesus Merchan (c).

 

NEW YORK METS

TREVOR MAY – Pitcher

Jake Reed – Pitcher

EDUARDO ESCOBAR – Infielder

JOHN CURTISS - Pitcher

Major League Staff: JEREMY HEFNER (c). Minor League Players: TRAVIS BLANKENHORN, Tom Hackimer, TZU-WEI LIN, Daniel Palka, Luke Ritter (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Robbie Robinson (m), Jerome Williams (c), Kevin Boles (c), TIM TEUFEL (c), Eduardo Nunez (c).

 

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

KYLE GIBSON – Pitcher

Minor League Players: Aaron Barrett (unsigned), James Marvel (unsigned), DREW MAGGI, RONALD TORREYES, John Andreoli, Colton Eastmann (unsigned), Dalton Guthrie (unsigned). Minor League Staff: Joe Thurston (c), Rafael deLima (c), CHRIS HEINTZ (c), ADAM EVERETT (c), LES STRAKER (c).

 

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

NELSON CRUZ – Designated Hitter

EHIRE ADRIANZA – Infielder

Anibel Sanchez – Pitcher

Major League Staff: Ricky Bones (c), HENRY BLANCO (c). Minor League Players:,Sam Clay, Erik Monoah, CHRIS HERRMANN, TYLER CLIPPARD. Minor League Staff: MATT LECROY (m), Tim Doherty (c), Joe Dillon (c).

 

What a great and insightful post.  If I do another forum like this in a month I will use your insights, but maybe you should do the next update.

[mikelink45]

21 hours ago, cheeseheadgophfan said:

I've been curious as to whatever happened to Fernando Romero????   He had Visa issues to start spring training for the Twins several years ago and then seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.  At one point, he was going to be the next big thing......

The following is from his Wiki page. 

Sugar Land Skeeters[edit]

On July 18, 2020, Rodney signed on to play for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.^[33]

Houston Astros[edit]

On July 31, 2020, the Astros signed Rodney to a minor league deal.^[34] Rodney was released by the Astros on September 2, 2020.

Toros de Tijuana[edit]

On March 1, 2021, Rodney signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2021 season.^[35] He led the league in saves with 16, won the "Reliever of the Year" award, and saved 9 games in the playoffs to help the Toros win their second championship.^[36]

Pitch selection

[mikelink45]

If I do this in a month or Rosterman does the next update I can see that there will be a lot more statistics and players.  The Twins are really spread out around both leagues. 

[cheeseheadgophfan]

47 minutes ago, mikelink45 said:

The following is from his Wiki page. 

Sugar Land Skeeters[edit]

On July 18, 2020, Rodney signed on to play for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.^[33]

Houston Astros[edit]

On July 31, 2020, the Astros signed Rodney to a minor league deal.^[34] Rodney was released by the Astros on September 2, 2020.

Toros de Tijuana[edit]

On March 1, 2021, Rodney signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2021 season.^[35] He led the league in saves with 16, won the "Reliever of the Year" award, and saved 9 games in the playoffs to help the Toros win their second championship.^[36]

Pitch selection

This must be regarding Fernando Rodney.....not Romero....although i've also wondered about Ol' Mr. Crooked Hat.  Thanks!

[mikelink45]

2 minutes ago, cheeseheadgophfan said:

This must be regarding Fernando Rodney.....not Romero....although i've also wondered about Ol' Mr. Crooked Hat.  Thanks!

You are right - I need to read more closely.  

Here is the last note on Romero's page - On December 18, 2020, a day after his release from Minnesota, Romero signed a one-year, $724K contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball.  Baseball reference shows his Japanese ERA - 4.72

[Rosterman]

3 hours ago, mikelink45 said:

If I do this in a month or Rosterman does the next update I can see that there will be a lot more statistics and players.  The Twins are really spread out around both leagues. 

I will be doing recaps of former Twins every couple of weeks, since MLB allows you to see and pull their stats easily over that specific time period.

 

Fernando Rodney (as well as Bartolo Colon) are both in Mexico hoping to get jobs once that season open in a couple of weeks. Those rosters haven't been finalized at all yet, as well as the first of the Indy Ball leagues that also opens at month's end, with most of the other Indy leagues seeing play mid-late May.

[Rosterman]

He was the youngest guy in the Johan Santana deal. Spent 2008-2014 in the Twins minors and never got the call, not even a cup of coffee, before signing with the Pirates and playing for four other teams since. Deolis Guerra goes under the Tommy John knife! 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/deolis-guerra-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery.html