According to Gleeman, the Twins agreed to a one-year deal with righty reliever Justin Topa, avoiding arbitration. Minnesota previously declined Topa's $2 million club option for 2026, giving him a $225,000 buyout and making him eligible for arbitration.

The Twins started their offseason by acquiring their likely backup catcher from the Baltimore Orioles in an arbitration-deadline-driven trade. Alex Jackson, a 29-year-old, power-first, defense-capable catcher who has spent most of his career on the fringe between Triple-A and the majors,

Eeles slashed .253/.379/.321 with four homers and 21 stolen bases over 86 contests at Triple-A St. Paul in 2025. The 5-foot-5 utility player is capable of handling most positions, giving the Orioles some versatile depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

Journeyman catcher Alex Jackson will have a new home in 2026 after a trade between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins.