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Twins Trade for Wagaman Amid Concerns Over Future

1/6/2026

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On January 2, 2026, the Minnesota Twins acquired Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins for Kade Bragg.
Wagaman posted a .783 OPS against left-handed pitching in 2025 and may platoon with Josh Bell and Kody Clemens.
Concerns about Wagaman's ceiling and the loss of Bragg raise questions about the trade's long-term impact.
The Twins may also trade Trevor Larnach for bullpen help due to average performance and defensive struggles.

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Story summary

On January 2, 2026, the Minnesota Twins acquired Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins for Kade Bragg.
Wagaman posted a .783 OPS against left-handed pitching in 2025 and may platoon with Josh Bell and Kody Clemens.
Concerns about Wagaman's ceiling and the loss of Bragg raise questions about the trade's long-term impact.
The Twins may also trade Trevor Larnach for bullpen help due to average performance and defensive struggles.