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After frustrating free agency, Andrew Chafin competes for spot in Twins’ bullpen
Chafin competes with four lefties for Twins bullpen after a 2.41 ERA in 2025, seeking to leverage a minor-league deal with a major-league invite.
- On Wednesday, Andrew Chafin reported to Twins spring training in Fort Myers after signing a minor-league deal with an invite to the major-league camp.
- After a frustrating free agency and a late-February minor-league deal with Detroit, the 35-year-old left-hander targeted Twins bullpen spots following a 2.41 ERA in 2025.
- The Twins added Taylor Rogers and acquired Anthony Banda, creating a glut of lefties competing for bullpen roles, with Kody Funderburk's strong 2025 finish increasing internal competition.
- Shelton emphasized that teams can never have too much pitching, and the club will choose the best arms when they break camp, leaving uncertainty over how many lefties to carry.
- On Wednesday, the Twins tested the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system during live batting practice, with Jeffers challenging a call, as the system prepares for use in the majors this season.
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After frustrating free agency, Andrew Chafin competes for spot in Twins’ bullpen
Andrew Chafin is a 12-year major league veteran.
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