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Twins Acquire Justin Lawrence From Pirates for Cash

The move gives Minnesota a low-cost veteran reliever to bolster its late-inning options.

Mar 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Justin Lawrence (61) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Minnesota Twins completed a cash trade for right-hander Justin Lawrence that both clubs announced on Monday and immediately signaled they would add him to the active roster.
  • Pittsburgh had designated Lawrence for assignment on May 29 to clear a 40-man roster spot, a step that allowed the club to trade him before he reached waivers.
  • Lawrence struggled this season with the Pirates, posting a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances with 25 strikeouts and 12 walks across 22 innings, according to MLB statistics.
  • The Twins acquired Lawrence as a low-cost depth piece who throws a sidearm delivery with a heavy sinker and swing‑and‑miss upside, fitting Minnesota’s recent pattern of adding experienced arms without trading prospects.
  • Lawrence brings multi-year major-league experience — including a 2023 role as the Rockies’ primary closer — and the trade helps the Pirates open a roster spot for activations such as Jared Jones while giving the Twins a matchup option to monitor over the summer.