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Twins Add Liam Hendriks on Minor League Deal, Acquire Anthony Banda From Dodgers for Bullpen Help
Minnesota Twins add three veteran pitchers, including Anthony Banda with a 3.18 ERA last season, to reinforce their bullpen depth during spring training.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Twins signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor-league contracts with spring-training invites and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda from the Los Angeles Dodgers for international bonus pool money.
- Minnesota has been seeking bullpen help this offseason, adding three veteran options to deepen a rebuilt bullpen and bolster relief depth.
- Anthony Banda, left-handed reliever, posted a 3.18 ERA last season and will make $1.625 million in 2026, while Hendriks has only 19 appearances over three seasons due to injuries.
- Designating Jackson Kowar for assignment opened a 40-man spot to finalize the Banda acquisition, who is expected to fill a high-leverage back-end role in the Twins bullpen.
- Hendriks' comeback carries a notable medical and injury history that shapes expectations for 2026, including Stage 4 lymphoma and Tommy John surgery delaying his recent seasons.
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Twins acquire southpaw reliever Anthony Banda from Dodgers
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Twins add Liam Hendriks on minor league deal, acquire Anthony Banda from Dodgers for bullpen help
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor league contracts with spring training invitations and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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