Overview
- The Twins announced they added Yoendrys Gómez to their 40-man roster and cleared the spot by designating Christian Roa for assignment.
- Gómez became available after the Rays designated him for assignment a few days earlier, which took him off Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster.
- Because Gómez has no minor-league options left, the Twins cannot send him to Triple-A without first exposing him to waivers.
- Minnesota is likely to use Gómez in a long-relief role, with recent short starts and Joe Ryan’s early exit for elbow soreness pointing to a need for length.
- Gómez owns a 5.11 ERA over 93 1/3 MLB innings, but his Triple-A track record is stronger with a 3.12 ERA and a 28.9% strikeout rate, while Roa now faces a five-day window for trade, waivers, or release.