The Minnesota Twins continue to add depth to their bullpen as the 2026 season gets underway, bringing in a veteran arm with plenty of major league experience.

With injuries and inconsistency often shaping bullpen performance early in the year, Minnesota is taking a proactive approach by adding experienced relievers who could contribute later in the season. That strategy led to their latest move.

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“Twins signed veteran relievers John Brebbia and Drew Smith to minor league deals. They’ll join Triple‑A St. Paul’s bullpen,” reported Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic.

While both names could make an impact, the key addition is John Brebbia, an 8-year MLB veteran looking for another opportunity. The 35-year-old was most recently in camp with the Colorado Rockies this spring but struggled to secure a roster spot. Across nine appearances, he allowed seven runs in nine innings and recorded 11 strikeouts.

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Despite not making the team, Brebbia’s track record gives him a chance to work his way back to the majors. If he eventually appears for Minnesota, it would mark his sixth MLB team, highlighting a career that has seen him provide value across multiple organizations.

Brebbia’s journey to the majors began as a late bloomer. He debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017 at 27 years of age and spent three seasons there before missing the entire 2020 campaign due to injury.

He later revived his career with the San Francisco Giants, where he enjoyed the best stretch of his career. In 2022, he led the National League in appearances with 76 and even made 11 starts. Brebbia posted a career-low 3.18 ERA for one of the top teams in the league.

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Since then, Brebbia has transitioned fully into a relief role and has bounced around the league. In 2024, he pitched for both the Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves. Last season, he split time between the Detroit Tigers and another stint with Atlanta but struggled overall, posting a 7.71 ERA across 22 appearances.

Now, with the Twins, Brebbia gets a chance to reset. He will begin the year in Triple‑A St. Paul, where strong performance could quickly put him back on the radar for a major-league call up.

Given Minnesota’s tendency to rotate bullpen arms throughout the season, the opportunity is certainly there. For Brebbia, it will come down to proving he can still be effective at the highest level while in the minor leagues.