A week after signing multiple fielders to free agent contracts, the Twins did the same with several pitchers – all with invitations to major league Spring Training in Ft. Myers.
Highlighting the group is one-time S.F. Giants World Series starter, Ryan Vogelsong, who last year pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also signing were Nick Tepesch, Raul Fernandez, Alex Wimmers, and Drew Rucinski. All five pitchers are right-handers.
We’ll break down the signings to see which of the above pitchers could break through with the Twins in 2017.