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Twins Acquire Reliever Taylor Rashi From Diamondbacks for Cash

The club will start him in Triple-A as a low-cost depth piece while it evaluates whether his strong minor-league strikeout ability can translate to the big leagues.

Apr 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Rashi (54) throws a sixth inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Diamondbacks traded right-hander Taylor Rashi to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations, a deal confirmed Monday night after Arizona had designated him for assignment.
  • Rashi has dominated Triple-A this season, posting a 1.03 ERA and striking out roughly a batter per inning in 26.1 innings with Reno, but he has struggled in a very small major-league sample.
  • Scouting reports note a below-average fastball around 91 mph, a heavy reliance on slider, curve and splitter, and recurring command and walk-rate problems that explain his MLB inconsistency.
  • The Twins immediately sent Rashi to Triple-A St. Paul to serve as bullpen depth with the expectation he could be used in long relief if he proves consistent.
  • Rashi’s path — a 2019 23rd-round pick who reached the majors at 29 after a Rule 5 acquisition — makes this a low-risk move that could pay off if Minnesota’s staff can tighten his command.