– The Minnesota Twins announced 22 players who will come to spring training as NRIs (non-roster invitee). NRIs usually include top prospects and players looking for a second chance. NRI’s are defined as anyone who is invited to attend spring training aside from those on the 40 man roster. Adding in the rostered players, 62 are currently scheduled to arrive in Fort Myers this February/March. These are the 22 NRI announced today (some of whom we were already aware):
Pitchers: Fernando Abad (profiled here), Jose Berrios, Buddy Boshers (profiled here), Nick Burdi, Brandon Kintzler (profiled here), Jake Reed, Dan Runzler and Aaron Thompson
Hitters: Darin Mastroianni (profiled here), Ryan Sweeney (profiled here), Joe Benson, Alex Swim, Stuart Turner, Engelb Vielma, Carlos Paulido, Reyaldo Rodriguez, Mitch Garver, Heiker Meneses, Buck Britton (profiled here), Juan Centeno, Wilfredo Tovar (profiled here) and James Beresford (profiled here).