The Twins announced that utilityman has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates. Pittsburgh designated Kreidler for a signment two days ago. Minnesotas 40-man roster count jumps from 38 to 39. Kreidler, 28 next month, is a multi-positional player who hasnt yet hit in limited chances the big leagues. He has appeared in the past four big league seasons but with a total of just 211 plate appearances over those four years. He struck out in 31. Zach Davies Jersey 8% of those trips to the plate and produced a dismal .138/.208/.176 line. His minor league numbers are naturally greater in quality and quantity. He has a .236/.342/.401 line and 106 wRC+ in 1,963 plate appearances in his minor league career. That includes a .238/.363/.389 line and 109 wRC+ in 401 plate appearances in 2025. If he could bring some more of that offense up to the majors, he could become a useful utility guy. He has experience at the three infield spots to the left of first base, as well as center and left field. However, his grip on a roster spot with the Tigers was slipping. 2025 was his final option year, meaning he will be out of options going forward. The Tigers designated him for a signment in August when they selected left-hander . The Pirates claimed him but put him back on the wire this week when they claimed outfielder . The Twins have loads of questions about their roster going into the offseason. They underwent a big sell-off at the deadline, trading away many pieces, including infielder and outfielder . Its po sible they do some more rebuild-type moves this winter, which could include trading guys like , or . With so much uncertainty, its po sible there will be a path for guys like Kreidler to fill in some of the open playing time. Its also po sible that the Twins put him back on waivers in the winter and hope that he clears so that they can keep him as non-roster depth. Photo courtesy of Steven Bisig, Imagn Images Luis Gonzalez Jersey