The Minnesota Twins have added another arm to their pitching staff, acquiring right-handed starter Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 31, 2026.
In exchange, the Orioles received 18-year-old minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes.
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The deal comes just ahead of the MLB trade deadline, as the Twins look to strengthen their roster for a playoff push.
Minnesota will take on the remaining $1.7 million owed to Kremer, who is earning $5.75 million this season and has one year of team control left.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Twins transferred pitcher Mike Paredes to the 60-day injured list.
Kremer, 30, has struggled this season with a 1-4 record and a 6.50 ERA over seven starts, striking out 38 in 36 innings.
He missed time earlier in the year due to a quad strain. Over seven major league seasons with Baltimore, he holds a career 4.37 ERA.
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The acquisition is Minnesota's second payroll expansion in less than 24 hours, following Thursday's trade for Mets left-handed reliever A.
J. Minter.
The Twins absorbed the remaining $3.3 million on Minter's contract, showing a willingness to spend while preserving top prospects.
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Injuries have taken a toll on the Twins' rotation this season, with starters Pablo López, David Festa, and Mick Abel all undergoing surgery.
Rookie Connor Prielipp and starter Zebby Matthews have been forced into heavy workloads.
Reyes, the player traded to Baltimore, posted a . 275/.
394/.
494 slash line in 55 games, mostly in the Florida Complex League, before a recent promotion to Single-A Fort Myers.
Twins ownership has signaled a commitment to improving the team.
"We've got to be willing to make investments and make bold moves that allow us to be successful in the playoffs," said Chairman Tom Pohlad.
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"The fans are not going to come back based on words. They're going to come back once they see investment in the team and success on the field."
