Twins add to depth with deal for versatile Gasper
December 25, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Joe Gasper on a one-year contract, the club announced today. Gasper will receive $1 million in 2025, and the Twins hold a club option for the 2026 season.
Gasper, 28, is a versatile pitcher who has experience starting and relieving. He made 19 starts and 10 relief appearances for the Chicago Cubs last season, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 100 innings.
The Twins are expected to use Gasper as a swingman in their bullpen, but he could also start in a pinch. He has a career 4.32 ERA in 216 innings pitched, and he has struck out more than a batter per inning.
Gasper is a welcome addition to a Twins bullpen that struggled in 2024. The team’s relievers combined for a 4.62 ERA, which was 12th in the American League.
The Twins have been busy this offseason, adding a number of players to their roster. They signed free agent shortstop Carlos Correa to a three-year, $105.3 million contract, and they traded for outfielder Joey Gallo and pitcher Pablo López.
The Twins are hoping that these additions will help them compete for a World Series title in 2025. They have not won a World Series since 1991.
Twins add to depth with deal for versatile Gasper
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