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4 former Twins players who still can win the World Series as the Championship Series arrives

Several former Minnesota Twins players still have a chance to win the World Series this year.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:30 PM
4 former Twins players who still can win the World Series as the Championship Series arrives
Key Things to Know
  • Four former Minnesota Twins players remain in contention to win the World Series as the Championship Series arrives.
  • Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gary Sánchez and closer Trevor Megill both advanced after key contributions in the NLDS.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings across two NLDS outings against the Braves.
The Story in 60 Seconds

As the MLB Championship Series begins, four former Minnesota Twins players remain in contention to win the World Series. The remaining postseason teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cleveland Guardians. The four former Twins featured are catcher Gary Sánchez and reliever Trevor Megill of the Brewers, reliever Brock Stewart of the Dodgers, and pitcher Griffin Jax of the Rays.

Sánchez contributed a key ninth-inning walk in the NLDS, while Megill tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings for Milwaukee. Stewart delivered 1 1/3 scoreless frames for Los Angeles against Atlanta, and Jax struck out four across two innings in Tampa Bay's ALDS series-clinching win over the New York Yankees.

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