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The Minnesota Twins<\/strong> locked in cost certainty for the upcoming season on Thursday, reportedly reaching arbitration agreements with Bailey Ober, Ryan Jeffers, Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach<\/strong> before the league\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n According to KSTP\u2019s Darren Wolfson<\/strong>, the deals allow Minnesota to avoid arbitration hearings with four core contributors as the organization continues shaping its roster for 2026.<\/p>\n Thursday marked the final day for teams and arbitration-eligible players to exchange figures, and the Twins managed to settle with all four without dispute.<\/p>\n Right-hander Bailey Ober<\/strong> agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract<\/strong> for the 2026 season, a raise from the $3.5 million he earned in 2025.<\/p>\n The 30-year-old starter has one year of team control remaining and remains part of the Twins\u2019 rotation plans despite a difficult season. In 2025, Ober posted a 6\u20139 record with a 5.10 ERA<\/strong>, striking out 120 batters while walking just 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n While the results were inconsistent, Ober\u2019s durability and strike-throwing ability continue to give him value as a mid-rotation option.<\/p>\n Catcher Ryan Jeffers<\/strong> will earn $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 Jeffers, 28, is set to become an 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 Earlier this week, reports indicated that the Philadelphia Phillies<\/strong> could explore a trade for Jeffers if they fail to re-sign J.T. Realmuto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Jeffers, a second-round pick in 2018, hit .266 with nine home runs and 47 RBIs<\/strong> across 464 plate appearances<\/strong> in 2025, continuing to establish himself as a reliable offensive catcher.<\/p>\n Infielder Royce Lewis<\/strong> agreed to a $2.85 million salary<\/strong> for 2026, up from $1.625 million in 2025. The Twins retain two additional years of team control<\/strong> beyond the upcoming season.<\/p>\n 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 106 games<\/strong>, the most he has played in any single season at the major league level.<\/p>\n Lewis slashed .237\/.283\/.388<\/strong>, hitting 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 Outfielder Trevor Larnach<\/strong> settled on a $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 2027 season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A first-round pick in 2018, Larnach enjoyed a solid 2025 campaign, batting .250 with 17 home runs<\/strong> while providing left-handed power in the Twins\u2019 lineup.<\/p>\n His steady production and positional flexibility continue to make him a valuable piece of Minnesota\u2019s outfield mix.<\/p>\n 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 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 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 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… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":137000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBailey Ober Agrees to $5.2 Million Deal<\/h2>\n
\nRyan Jeffers\u2019 Salary Jumps as Free Agency Looms<\/h2>\n
\nRoyce Lewis Gets Raise Amid Continued Injury Concerns<\/h2>\n
\nTrevor Larnach Secures $4.475 Million for 2026<\/h2>\n
\nTwins Gain Stability as Arbitration Deadline Passes<\/h2>\n
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