One of the Twins’ top priorities this offseason is to acquire a solid first baseman. Minnesota has already been linked to Rhys Hoskins, but he will likely draw multiple suitors this offseason, so the Twins cannot bank on him wanting to sign here. He isn’t alone, either. Every team interested in a first baseman is checking in on Pete Alonso as well, who would be a dream addition for the Twins.

Though Alonso will probably sign with a bigger market club, there is a huge pool of first basemen that Minnesota can go after. Josh Bell, Ryan O’Hearn, and Michael Toglia would all be interesting fits. Let’s check them out.

Josh Bell, Ryan O’Hearn, Michael Toglia could be solid options as Twins’ next first baseman

Josh Bell

Bell, 33, is no stranger to playing for a new team. He’s already played with six clubs in his career, including a trio of one-year stints with Arizona, Cleveland, and San Diego. It’s been a career headlined by resetting himself, so why not do it one more time, potentially with Minnesota?

Bell had a sneaky-good season in 2025 with the Nationals, muscling 22 home runs to highlight his fifth-straight season of an OPS+ of 100 or better (110 this past season). Though Bell has only played in eight games at Target Field for his career, he has some pretty impressive numbers at other AL Central ballparks. He’s a .367 hitter at Comerica Park, .291 hitter at Kauffman Stadium, and .252 hitter at Progressive Field.

The 6-foot-3 switch-hitting free agent could wind up re-signing with Washington, but Minnesota should check in on Bell, who brings a ton of MLB experience and willingness to mentor younger players.

Ryan O’Hearn

O’Hearn, 32, is no stranger to the AL Central. He began his big league career with the Royals, where he played five seasons. O’Hearn is a career .291 batter at Kauffman. He also has an .885 OPS at Guaranteed Rate Field, .267 average in Detroit, and .739 OPS in Minnesota.

O’Hearn was traded from the Orioles to the Padres this past season, and he provided some spark to a San Diego team that made the playoffs. The 2025 All-Star was a .281 overall hitter this past season with his second campaign of an OPS of .800 or better in three years. He is a proven solid hitter who won’t cost much. It’s not just the higher-spending teams interested in him, either. It’s open season on O’Hearn.

Michael Toglia

If all else fails, then going after Michael Toglia would be an intriguing pursuit. The 27-year-old has had a rollercoaster of a career, and was sent up and down all throughout the 2025 season. Toglia needs a change of scenery, so he elected free agency after a bumpy six years within the Colorado organization.

Toglia’s power is what stands out the most. In 2024, he flexed 25 home runs, 14 doubles, and three triples in his only full-time MLB season. He placed in the 98th percentile in barrel percentage that season, as well 94th in hard-hit percentage and 93rd in xSLG. Those metrics are legit, and he registered these numbers just one year ago.

Then in 2025, he was optioned three times and eventually designated for assignment. In 88 MLB games, he roped 11 home runs, 15 doubles, and one triple. For what it’s worth, that’s not terrible. It’s also a decent first stepping stone to getting him in a place where he can produce more consistently. Working with a new hitting coach could help him unlock more of his game.

Toglia will not cost much money, and if he needs to split time at first base (especially at the start of the season), then Minnesota can deploy Kody Clemens as a one-two punch at the position. Acquiring Toglia won’t be the Twins’ first choice, but he isn’t a horrible fallback if it comes down to it.