Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey signed to 1-year deal
FILE PHOTO: Twins reliever Tyler Duffey talks to KSTP on Thursday from Texas, the day that was supposed to be the home opener.[Zoom/Darren Wolfson]
Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey has been signed to a one-year deal for 2021, sources confirm to KSTP Sports.
Duffey, who saw his pro debut in 2015 with the team, posted a career-best 1.88 ERA in 24 innings pitched this past season.
The right-handed reliever’s deal is for $2.2 million.
Source says that the #MNTwins get reliever Tyler Duffey done for 2021 at $2.2M.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) December 2, 2020
Additionally, a source confirms that catcher Mitch Garver will have a tendered contract through a club option for 2021. The exact money will be worked out at a later date. Reliever Caleb Thielbar has also signed for a one-year, $700,000 contract to return with the team.
The other Twins who are arbitration-eligible entering Wednesday’s 7 p.m. tender deadline: P Jose Berrios, OF Byron Buxton, P Taylor Rogers, P Matt Wisler, and OF Eddie Rosario. Of the five, only Rosario is expected to be non-tendered.