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Twins Acquire Garrett Acton From Marlins for Prospect Logan Whitaker

The move underscores Minnesota’s push for bullpen depth through options and a 60-day IL shift for David Festa.

May 27, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Garrett Acton (67) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The Twins obtained right-hander Garrett Acton from the Marlins in a one-for-one trade for minor league pitcher Logan Whitaker.
  • To clear a 40-man roster spot, Minnesota transferred David Festa to the 60-day injured list, a step that points to no return before late May at the earliest.
  • Acton has two minor-league options and will report to Triple-A St. Paul, giving the Twins a reliever they can shuttle as bullpen needs change.
  • The 28-year-old missed 2024 after Tommy John surgery and has limited MLB time, but his minors line since 2022 shows a 29.5% strikeout rate with a 4.56 ERA and a 10% walk rate.
  • Miami turns a recent waiver claim into a lottery-ticket arm, adding Whitaker, a 2024 19th-round pick who posted a 2.11 ERA across High-A and Double-A in 2025.