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Matt Bowman’s decision to opt out of his minor league deal has thrown a wrench into the Twins’ plans, forcing the front office to weigh his impressive spring performances against roster constraints. Meanwhile, Kody Funderburk seizes his opportunity with a clear path to the bullpen now that Ryan Kreidler has been optioned to Triple-A. Byron Buxton continues to make waves as he tests the waters in the two-hole, potentially reshaping Minnesota’s batting order for the season ahead. The Twins are experimenting with lineups that hint at a bold future, showcasing a mix of veterans and promising talent. Even as these games don’t count, the lessons learned,like Bowman’s reliability and Buxton's versatility,could pay dividends long before Opening Day.

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Matt Bowman Exercises Opt-Out In Twins Contract
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Matt Bowman Exercises Opt-Out In Twins Contract
Right-hander Matt Bowman has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Twins, as per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.  Bowman isn’t an Article XX(B) player but he has a similar opt-out provision in his contract, so Minnesota now must decide between adding Bowman to the Opening Day roster or […]
 Big Twins roster question answered as Roden optioned to Triple-A
MLB.com
Big Twins roster question answered as Roden optioned to Triple-A
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 The most important thing each team learned at camp
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 Twins reliever in opt-out limbo continues proving he belongs on Opening Day roster
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Twins reliever in opt-out limbo continues proving he belongs on Opening Day roster
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 Twins' latest spring training lineup could be map to regular season success
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Twins' latest spring training lineup could be map to regular season success
The Minnesota Twins are running out a lineup that could be what they use in the 2026 regular season.
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