Minnesota Twins Acquire Reliever Eric Orze from Rays to Bolster Bullpen

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Eric Orze from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade, sending minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting to Tampa Bay. This move marks a step in rebuilding the Twins' bullpen, which saw top relievers dealt before the July 31 trade deadline. Orze, a 28-year-old cancer survivor, made his major league debut with the New York Mets in July 2024 after being a fifth-round pick in 2020. Last season with the Rays, he posted a 3.02 ERA and three saves across 33 relief appearances, recording 40 strikeouts and 19 walks in 41⅔ innings. He also excelled at Triple-A Durham with a 2.20 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 28⅔ innings.