The Twins have reportedly made their first bullpen acquisition of the offseason, with MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reporting that free-agent reliever Blake Parker, a veteran of six Major League seasons, has agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with Minnesota. The club has not confirmed the deal.
The 33-year-old Parker experienced a breakout season with the Angels in 2017, when he recorded a 2.54 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 67 1/3 innings and eight saves as he rotated through the closer's role. He saved 14 games and recorded a 3.26 ERA in '18, his first season of arbitration eligibility, but was non-tendered by the Angels following the season.