Twins ink Josh Bell to 1-year, $7M deal; will play 1B/DH

First baseman Josh Bell has officially signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, including a $250,000 signing bonus and a $5.5 million salary for 2026. The deal also features a mutual option for 2027 with a $1.25 million buyout, plus a hotel suite on road trips. Bell is expected to serve as the primary first baseman and designated hitter. In 2025 with Washington, he posted a .237 average with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs over 140 games, finishing strong with a .339 average, 6 homers, and a 1.083 OPS in his final 20 games.