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In recent days the Minnesota Twins have spent some money. Just how much they have at their disposal<\/a> has been a question mark this offseason. They did find $9 million to split between Taylor Rogers<\/a> and Victor Caratini<\/a> though.<\/p>\n The addition behind the dish is something of a curious one. Especially after trading for Alex Jackson<\/a> earlier this offseason. A reunion with Rogers makes sense as the bullpen is barren<\/a>, and he brings a veteran presence.<\/p>\n Both free agent signings needed spots on the 40-man roster. With Twins Fest on deck this weekend, the franchise made each deal official and sent a pair of players packing.<\/p>\n Roster moves raise eyebrows for Minnesota Twins<\/p>\n Given that Derek Falvey needed to add both a pitcher and a position player to the 40-man roster<\/a>, it makes sense that those respective talents would be removed. It\u2019s a bit more surprising, at least for one of them, that they were.<\/p>\n To make room on the 40 man roster, we have designated C Jhonny Pereda and RHP Pierson Ohl for release or assignment<\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Twins (@Twins) January 24, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Minnesota made their two newest free agent signings official on Friday night. They\u2019ll also immediately welcome both Taylor Rogers and Victor Caratini to Twins Fest with frigid temperatures on Saturday.<\/p>\n Jhonny Pereda was a late-season addition<\/a> for Minnesota to cover behind the plate. He wasn\u2019t a catcher that Rocco Baldelli wanted to play<\/a>, so it\u2019s not exactly shocking that he\u2019d be sent packing. The addition of Caratini though, still has a glut of option-less players at the position. Especially if a trade isn\u2019t coming<\/a>.<\/p>\n The surprise move was designating Pierson Ohl for assignment. The 26-year-old has seen an impressive rise through the minors<\/a> and made his big league debut last year. He worked as a reliever but posted middling results. Still, you\u2019d certainly think there are better days ahead.<\/p>\n Ohl pitched in 14 games and started three of them. Across 30 innings he owned a 5.10 ERA (4.20 FIP)<\/a> with a 27\/7 K\/BB. It was the 11.4 H\/9 that did him in, but more seasoning certainly could have better positioned him.<\/p>\n It would be surprising to see a team not claim Ohl. He still has three minor league options<\/a>, and you could do a lot worse than a guy who carried a 2.40 ERA across 71 1\/3 minor league innings last year.<\/p>\n 40 man roster problems for MN Twins<\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to make a serious argument that the Minnesota Twins have significant fat to cut from their 40-man roster on the pitching side. John Klein and Andrew Morris were offseason additions<\/a>, and Eric Orze was added to pitch in the bullpen this year.<\/p>\n On the position player side though, that\u2019s where things get dicey. The three catchers don\u2019t work together when it comes to filling out the 26-man roster. Tristan Gray<\/a>, Ryan Kreidler<\/a>, and Eric Wagaman<\/a> are also all redundant when it comes to lackluster utility options.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a glut of corner outfield options that won\u2019t all have a pathway to playing time either. Right now Minnesota is probably establishing a baseline. It\u2019s not clear they are pushing the water level up in doing so though.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMentioned in this article: Jhonny Pereda<\/a> Pierson Ohl<\/a> Taylor Rogers<\/a> Victor Caratini<\/a> <\/p>\n More About: Minnesota Twins<\/a><\/p>\n Add MinnesotaSportsFan as a preferred source on Google. \t\t\t![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/google_preferred_source_badge.png\"){kind=icon}
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