Updates on 3 former memorable Twins with their new teams in 2025

Outfielder Eddie Rosario

Most Twins fans probably remember when Rosario was named the NLCS MVP and earned a World Series ring in 2021 as a member of the Atlanta Braves, where he was traded to from the Cleveland Guardians midseason.

He spent 2022 and 2023 with Atlanta before joining the Washington Nationals in 2024.

After getting DFA’d in July 2024 by Washington, Rosario found himself back on the Braves roster. He had a .541 OPS all of last season after posting a .755 OPS in 2023.

Similarly to last year, Rosario started this season with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization before getting DFA’d and once again signed by the Braves. Rosario, who only had four plate appearances with the Dodgers, has seen action in three games for Atlanta this season.

Right-handed starting pitcher Sonny Gray

Many Twins fans were upset when Minnesota let Sonny Gray walk in free agency after he finished second in Cy Young voting following the 2023 season.

Gray, who signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, has pitched well since leaving the Twins, managing a 3.77 ERA, 3.23 FIP and 250 strikeouts in 212 ⅔ innings with a couple of stints on the injured list.

Obviously, having Gray would be nice, but Minnesota’s rotation is still pretty good, and there are several promising young starting pitchers in St. Paul.

Even with Gray’s success, the Twins are probably happy they didn’t re-sign him, especially given the organization’s financial situation.

Right-handed relief pitcher Emilio Pagán

Believe it or not, Pagán, who frequently frustrated fans while a part of the Twins, is the Cincinnati Reds’ primary closer this season.

Although it’s not that surprising, considering Pagán’s second (and last) season with the Twins was actually pretty good (2.99 ERA, 0.95 WHIP).

It was his first year with Minnesota that was less than ideal (4.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP).

Pagán’s career with the Reds has been pretty similar to his with Minnesota, besides the fact that he has missed significant time due to injuries in Cincinnati.

He posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 38 innings in his first season as a Red (2024) before turning it around this season with a 2.60 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and nine saves in 17 ⅓ innings.