Valuable reliever Anthony Banda surprisingly set to hit free agency with 2 other Twins players

The other two make sense, but it's a bit surprising that Minnesota is moving on from Banda.

By Jackson Kruse · Puckett's Pond

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Anthony Banda, Tristan Gray, and Aaron Sabato cleared waivers and are heading to free agency.
Banda's departure was via being outrighted off the 40-man roster into free agency.
Puckett's Pond considers Banda's outright surprising after he posted strong numbers prior to July surgery.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Banda, infielder Tristan Gray, and first baseman Aaron Sabato have cleared waivers and are set to become free agents, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The moves come as Minnesota begins reshaping its 40-man roster at the start of the MLB offseason following the World Series.

Puckett's Pond considers Banda's removal surprising after the left-hander posted a strong run before undergoing season-ending surgery in July. Banda expects to be ready by spring training, while Gray and former first-round pick Sabato were viewed as expected departures due to performance and roster limitations.

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Valuable reliever Anthony Banda surprisingly set to hit free agency with 2 other Twins players

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