Official Twins News: Twins’ Manager Rocco Baldelli Confirm 3 Free Agents Who Will Join Twins’ Sluggish Offense this Offseason…

The Minnesota Twins are set to make significant changes to their sluggish offense, with manager Rocco Baldelli confirming that the team will be targeting three key free agents to inject much-needed speed and versatility. After finishing last in stolen bases and sprint speed in 2024, the Twins recognize that their lack of quickness on the basepaths has become a glaring weakness, hindering their ability to compete at the highest level.

For years, the Twins have relied heavily on power, but their middle-of-the-pack 14th-place finish in home runs this season left their one-dimensional offense exposed. Without the ability to pressure defenses with speed, the team struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, often failing to take extra bases or create chances with aggressive baserunning.

With an aging roster and key players like Kyle Farmer, Max Kepler, and Carlos Santana potentially departing, the Twins have a golden opportunity to reshape their offensive identity. Baldelli has already confirmed that the team is eyeing three affordable free agents to boost their speed and versatility: José Iglesias, Kevin Pillar, and Garrett Hampson.

• José Iglesias, an experienced infielder known for his contact hitting, still possesses solid speed despite his age. Ranking in the 83rd percentile for sprint speed, Iglesias could bring much-needed agility and defensive versatility to the Twins’ infield.
• Kevin Pillar, a veteran outfielder, would add valuable speed and flexibility to the Twins’ outfield. Pillar’s ability to cover all three outfield positions, combined with his ranking in the 78th percentile for sprint speed, makes him an ideal candidate to bolster the team’s defensive and baserunning capabilities.
• Garrett Hampson, a utility player with elite sprint speed (99th percentile), offers the Twins a dynamic baserunning weapon. Though his bat is inconsistent, Hampson’s versatility and speed could help the Twins exploit opposing defenses in ways they’ve been unable to in recent seasons.

As the Twins look ahead to the 2025 season, speed and athleticism will be central to their offseason strategy, giving the team a chance to move beyond their power-dependent identity and create a more well-rounded, dynamic offense.