Twins Acquire Dean Kremer from Orioles

The Minnesota Twins added right-handed starter Dean Kremer to their roster in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday. The exchange sent 18-year-old outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes, a Dominican Republic signee, to Baltimore. The move follows the Twins’ acquisition of reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets just one day earlier.

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Minnesota entered the trade period after dealing ten veteran players in three days before last year’s deadline. Despite the turnover, the club remains competitive in a weakened American League, sitting at a .500 win-percentage, three-and-a-half games behind the AL Central leader and half a game out of a wild-card spot. Owner Tom Pohlad, who recently assumed controlling ownership, has signaled a willingness to bolster the roster while the team stays in contention. The Twins are not expected to move key pieces such as starting pitcher Joe Ryan, center fielder Byron Buxton, or pending free-agent catcher Ryan Jeffers.

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Kremer, who will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2027 season, missed more than ten weeks this year with a right quad strain. In the seven starts he made before the injury, he posted a 6.50 earned-run average. His last two outings were particularly rough, yielding a combined 14 runs over 10 innings. The Twins hope the acquisition adds depth to a rotation currently missing Pablo Lopez, David Festa and Mick Abel.

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By bringing Kremer aboard, the Twins aim to improve pitching depth and keep pace in the AL Central race. While his recent numbers are discouraging, the organization’s broader strategy—adding both a starter and a reliever while retaining core talent—suggests confidence that Kremer can rebound and contribute as the team pushes for a playoff berth.

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