Twins Could Target Seranthony Domínguez as Bullpen Fix and Future Trade Asset

The Minnesota Twins enter the 2026 season facing a glaring and unavoidable problem: a severely depleted bullpen. After an aggressive sell-off at last year’s trade deadline that saw right-handed relievers Jhoan Durán, Griffin Jax, Louis Varland, and Brock Stewart dealt away — along with left-hander Danny Coulombe entering free agency — Minnesota’s relief corps is thin, inexperienced, and far from competitive on paper.

As things currently stand, the only relievers who appear close to locks for the Twins’ Opening Day bullpen are right-handers Justin Topa, Cole Sands, and Eric Orze, along with lefty Kody Funderburk. That group alone is unlikely to sustain success over a full MLB season, making bullpen reinforcements not just a priority, but a necessity if the Twins hope to remain respectable in 2026.

One potential solution remains available on the free-agent market: veteran right-hander Seranthony Domínguez.

According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, the Twins “briefly inquired” about Domínguez last month, signaling legitimate interest from the front office. Domínguez remains unsigned, meaning Minnesota could still strike a deal at any point this offseason — or even closer to Spring Training — without sacrificing prospects.

From a baseball standpoint, Domínguez would represent a significant upgrade. The 31-year-old reliever enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign split between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays, proving he can still perform at a high level in both regular-season and postseason environments.

Domínguez began the 2025 season in Baltimore, where he posted a 3.24 ERA across 41 1/3 innings, striking out 54 batters while issuing 24 walks. At the trade deadline on July 29, the Orioles sent him to Toronto in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown. The move paid dividends for the Blue Jays, as Domínguez delivered another strong stretch run.

In 21 regular-season innings with Toronto, Domínguez recorded a 3.00 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 12 walks, continuing to miss bats while limiting damage. His value became even more apparent in October, when he played a key role in Toronto’s deep postseason run. Across 12 playoff appearances, including high-leverage situations, Domínguez posted a 3.18 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings, helping the Blue Jays reach World Series Game 7.

That postseason experience alone could be invaluable for a Twins bullpen currently lacking both depth and proven late-inning arms.

From a scouting perspective, Domínguez remains a power reliever with a diverse pitch mix. During the 2025 season, he leaned heavily on his high-90s four-seam fastball, throwing it 43.2 percent of the time. He complemented it with a high-80s sweeper (21.8 percent), a split-finger fastball (16.6 percent), a high-velocity sinker (13.4 percent), and a low-80s curveball (4.9 percent). That five-pitch arsenal allows him to attack hitters in multiple ways and avoid becoming overly predictable.

For Minnesota, signing Domínguez would serve two potential purposes — both of which align with the team’s broader strategy.

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey has publicly stated that the organization intends to build around its core stars heading into 2026. The front office has backed up that claim by acquiring Eric Orze and first basemen Josh Bell and Eric Wagaman. However, even with those moves, a postseason berth remains an uphill battle in a competitive American League.

The Twins have talent, but they are not widely viewed as contenders. That reality makes Domínguez an especially intriguing target because he offers flexibility.

If Minnesota exceeds expectations and finds itself in the playoff hunt as the trade deadline approaches, Domínguez could remain in the bullpen as one of the team’s top late-inning options. His experience and strikeout ability would be crucial in tight games down the stretch.

On the other hand, if the Twins are out of contention by late July — a scenario many around the league consider likely — Domínguez becomes a highly tradable asset. Contending teams are always searching for reliable bullpen arms, especially those with postseason experience. A strong first half in Minnesota could allow the Twins to flip Domínguez for prospects, further strengthening what is already considered a solid farm system.

In that sense, signing Domínguez would be a low-risk, high-upside move. The Twins would not be committing long-term money, and they would retain the option to pivot at the trade deadline depending on how the season unfolds.

For a team navigating the delicate balance between retooling and competing, this type of flexibility is critical.

The Twins’ bullpen was once a strength of the organization, but after last year’s deadline sell-off, it has become a glaring weakness. Adding Domínguez would not solve every problem, but it would stabilize the relief corps, provide veteran leadership, and give Minnesota options.

Ultimately, whether the Twins are serious contenders or sellers in 2026, Seranthony Domínguez fits both timelines. That alone makes him one of the most logical free-agent targets still on the board — and a move that could quietly define Minnesota’s approach to the upcoming season.