Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles and Alex Jackson
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According to Gleeman, the Twins agreed to a one-year deal with righty reliever Justin Topa, avoiding arbitration. Minnesota previously declined Topa's $2 million club option for 2026, giving him a $225,000 buyout and making him eligible for arbitration.
The Twins started their offseason by acquiring their likely backup catcher from the Baltimore Orioles in an arbitration-deadline-driven trade. Alex Jackson, a 29-year-old, power-first, defense-capable catcher who has spent most of his career on the fringe between Triple-A and the majors,
In a significant move for the upcoming season, the Minnesota Twins have acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Payton Eeles. This transaction reflects the Twins' strategy to bolster their roster while avoiding arbitration with right-hander Justin Topa.