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Twins Outright Three Players

The Twins removed three players from their 40-man roster Thursday, passing lefty Anthony Banda, first baseman Aaron Sabato and infielder Tristan Gray through waivers. The team announced the moves. None of the three are terribly surprising. Banda had a decent…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:23 PM
Twins Outright Three Players
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Twins outrighted Anthony Banda, Aaron Sabato, and Tristan Gray off their 40-man roster.
  • Banda suffered a torn lat requiring surgery and will elect free agency.
  • Former 2020 first-round pick Sabato was removed from the roster after going hitless in six MLB plate appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Twins removed left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda, first baseman Aaron Sabato, and infielder Tristan Gray from their 40-man roster after passing all three through waivers. Banda, who suffered a torn lat midseason requiring surgery, holds more than five years of major league service and will elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment.

Sabato, Minnesota's 2020 first-round pick, hit 25 home runs in Triple-A but went hitless across six big-league plate appearances before being designated. Gray, a veteran utility infielder who batted .225 across 188 plate appearances for the Twins early in the season, is also expected to reach minor-league free agency.

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