{"id":136988,"date":"2026-01-09T09:28:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=136988"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:28:35","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-deals-sealed-in-minnesota-the-tw%d1%96n%d1%95-%d0%b0vo%d1%96ded-%d0%b0rb%d1%96tr%d0%b0t%d1%96on-dr%d0%b0m%d0%b0-by-lock%d1%96ng-%d1%96n-contr%d0%b0ct%d1%95-w%d1%96th-four-key-%d1%80l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=136988","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 DEALS SEALED IN MINNESOTA: The Tw\u0456n\u0455 \u0430vo\u0456ded \u0430rb\u0456tr\u0430t\u0456on dr\u0430m\u0430 by lock\u0456ng \u0456n contr\u0430ct\u0455 w\u0456th four key \u0440l\u0430yer\u0455 on Thur\u0455d\u0430y, br\u0456ng\u0456ng e\u0430rly \u0455t\u0430b\u0456l\u0456ty to the ro\u0455ter. 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In 2025, Ober posted a <strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1323\">6\u20139 record with a 5.10 ERA<\/strong>, striking out <strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1375\">120 batters while walking just 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1513\">While the results were inconsistent, Ober\u2019s durability and strike-throwing ability continue to give him value as a mid-rotation option.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1570\">Ryan Jeffers\u2019 Salary Jumps as Free Agency Looms<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1732\">Catcher <strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1596\">Ryan Jeffers<\/strong> will earn <strong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1631\">$6.7 million in 2026<\/strong>, up from $4.5 million last season. The agreement comes at a pivotal moment for both player and team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1937\">Jeffers, 28, is set to become an <strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1816\">unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season<\/strong> if a long-term extension is not reached. His rising salary and contract status have already generated trade speculation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2087\">Earlier this week, reports indicated that the <strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2010\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/strong> could explore a trade for Jeffers if they fail to re-sign <strong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2086\">J.T. Realmuto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2278\">Jeffers, a second-round pick in 2018, hit <strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2171\">.266 with nine home runs and 47 RBIs<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2204\">464 plate appearances<\/strong> in 2025, continuing to establish himself as a reliable offensive catcher.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2341\">Royce Lewis Gets Raise Amid Continued Injury Concerns<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_1200,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_twins\/01k72n70chs563gdgdnr.jpg\" alt=\"The Twins' projected arbitration salaries and 2026 payroll outlook\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2533\">Infielder <strong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2368\">Royce Lewis<\/strong> agreed to a <strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2405\">$2.85 million salary<\/strong> for 2026, up from $1.625 million in 2025. The Twins retain <strong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2505\">two additional years of team control<\/strong> beyond the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2789\">Still just 26, Lewis remains one of the organization\u2019s most talented \u2014 and most frustrating \u2014 players due to ongoing durability issues. In 2025, injuries limited him to <strong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2717\">106 games<\/strong>, the most he has played in any single season at the major league level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2986\">Lewis slashed <strong data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2823\">.237\/.283\/.388<\/strong>, hitting <strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2872\">13 home runs and driving in 52 runs<\/strong>. The Twins continue to bet on his upside, hoping improved health will allow his production to match his pedigree.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3042\">Trevor Larnach Secures $4.475 Million for 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3241\">Outfielder <strong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3073\">Trevor Larnach<\/strong> settled on a <strong data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3114\">$4.475 million contract<\/strong>, more than doubling his $2.1 million salary from 2025. The 28-year-old remains under team control through the <strong data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3240\">2027 season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3400\">A first-round pick in 2018, Larnach enjoyed a solid 2025 campaign, batting <strong data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3344\">.250 with 17 home runs<\/strong> while providing left-handed power in the Twins\u2019 lineup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3517\">His steady production and positional flexibility continue to make him a valuable piece of Minnesota\u2019s outfield mix.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3517\">Told #MNTwins have a 2026 contract agreed to with SP Bailey Ober at $5.2M. Today is the deadline for players and teams to exchange figures in arbitration. \u2014 Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) January 8, 2026 Ober has reportedly agreed to a deal worth $5.2 million for the 2026 season. That is up from the $3.5 million he earned in 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3517\">The Twins have one year left of team control on the 30-year-old righty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3517\">Ober was 6-9 with a 5.10 ERA, 120 strikeouts, and 31 walks in 2025. Jeffers sees his salary jump from $4.5 million in 2025 to $6.7 million for this upcoming season. The 28-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent next winter if the team can&#8217;t reach a long-term deal before the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3517\">It was reported earlier this week that the Philadelphia Phillies could have interest in trading for Jeffers if they are unable to re-sign J.T. Realmuto.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3522\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3578\">Twins Gain Stability as Arbitration Deadline Passes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtb3yzl0vm3pr.cloudfront.net\/monthly_2025_11\/JeffersSands.jpg.3274d02a2c2ceca4337d81cbfb60c7fa.jpg\" alt=\"Twins Arbitration Updates, Decisions, and Discussions (Larnach Tendered!) -  Twins - Twins Daily\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3756\">By reaching agreements with all four players, the Twins avoided the uncertainty and potential strain of arbitration hearings while gaining clarity on payroll heading into 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3999\">With Ober anchoring rotation depth, Jeffers facing a pivotal contract year, Lewis still searching for a healthy breakout, and Larnach providing reliable power, Minnesota preserved flexibility while keeping several core contributors in place.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4145\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The focus now shifts to the remainder of the offseason \u2014 and whether the Twins pursue extensions, trades, or roster upgrades before Opening Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twins Avoid Arbitration With Four Key Players Ahead of 2026 Season The Minnesota Twins locked in cost certainty for the upcoming season on Thursday, reportedly reaching arbitration&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":136997,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 DEALS SEALED IN MINNESOTA: The Tw\u0456n\u0455 \u0430vo\u0456ded \u0430rb\u0456tr\u0430t\u0456on dr\u0430m\u0430 by lock\u0456ng \u0456n contr\u0430ct\u0455 w\u0456th four key \u0440l\u0430yer\u0455 on Thur\u0455d\u0430y, br\u0456ng\u0456ng e\u0430rly \u0455t\u0430b\u0456l\u0456ty to the ro\u0455ter. 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