Austin Voth Signs Minor‑League Deal With Twins After Clearing Waivers

Overview

• The Twins signed right‑hander Austin Voth to a minor‑league contract on Thursday and assigned him to Triple‑A St. Paul, where he is scheduled to start for the Saints.
• Voth elected free agency on Tuesday after clearing waivers when the Toronto Blue Jays designated him for assignment and removed him from their 40‑man roster.
• In two short big‑league relief appearances this year with Toronto Voth allowed six earned runs in six innings, while he posted a roughly 2.90 ERA over eight starts at Triple‑A before the callups.
• Minnesota’s decision was driven by thin pitching depth after recent moves and injuries, including the Simeon Woods Richardson DFA/trade and a Bailey Ober flexor strain that is expected to sideline him for about 10–14 days.
• The deal gives the Twins a veteran arm they can call on for long relief or rotation depth if needed and highlights how waiver rules let experienced players reject outright assignments and quickly move between organizations.