The Twins won’t be drowning in offseason shopping, but the free-agent market still gives them a few familiar names to consider.
Minnesota was quiet in free agency last winter, when the front office brought in Victor Caratini, Josh Bell and Taylor Rogers. The year before, the club also made just three additions, all on one-year deals. After missing the playoffs in 2026 while finishing third in the AL Central, the Twins again enter the winter with some business to handle - including free agents and arbitration matters - even if the external wishlist stays short.
They also have four players headed for free agency themselves once the 2026 World Series ends, which naturally puts a spotlight on former Twins who are about to hit the open market too.
Luis Arraez headlines that group. One of the most reliable bats in the sport, he’s back on the market after a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants in 2026.
Since breaking in in 2019, Arraez has established himself as one of MLB’s most dependable hitters, and he’s collected three batting titles with three different teams. Minnesota may not have an obvious need at second base with Luke Keaschall and Kody Clemens in the mix, but that doesn’t mean the former All-Star won’t at least tempt the front office.
His season ended with the Philadelphia Phillies on the injured list, and he wasn’t included on their playoff roster. This winter, he could be chasing either another one-year contract or one of the first multi-year deals of his career.
Ty France is another former Twin whose stock is worth watching. After a 2026 season with the San Diego Padres that featured 21 home runs, a .295 average and 4.5 WAR, he should draw plenty of interest.
France spent one season in Minnesota before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, and while his time with the Twins was brief, his latest power jump has to catch their attention. The question is whether he’ll be priced above what Minnesota signed him for in 2025.
Christian Vazquez is also back in free agency after his 2026 run with the Houston Astros. His bat won’t sell the headline, but his defense still gives him value.
Even so, the Twins probably won’t be in the mix here with Caratini already under contract and Ryan Jeffers also reaching free agency. Vazquez’s three seasons in Minnesota produced a 0.1 WAR, 16 home runs, a .215 average, 54 walks and 182 strikeouts.
Michael Fulmer rounds out the former Twins on this list. The former trade pickup from the Detroit Tigers in 2022 bounced around multiple teams in 2026 before landing back on the market.
The 2016 Rookie of the Year hasn’t had the career arc many expected, but his short MLB stint last season may still help him find a new home. With Minnesota, Fulmer logged 24.1 innings, posted a 3.70 ERA, and struck out 22 against eight walks.
In 2026, he put up a 3.29 ERA across 13.2 innings, though his 1.39 WHIP was inflated. If a club believes there’s something left, he could be a bullpen piece next year.
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