The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Taylor Rashi from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecora. Arizona designated Rashi for assignment on Friday. Rashi, 30, has thrown just 20 MLB innings, posting a rough 5.40 ERA while allowing 19 hits and nine walks. However, he has struck out 26 batters during his short big-league career.
The Twins have an open 40-man spot after designating outfielder James Outman for assignment on Saturday. Since Rashi has minor-league options, Minnesota won't need to make any corresponding moves if it assigns him to Triple-A St. Paul.
Minnesota's acquisition of Rashi continues a trend of Minnesota picking up underwhelming bullpen arms. Recent examples include right-handers Justin Lawrence and Luis GarcÃa. While the Twins deserve credit for acquiring Yoendrys Gómez, who has posted a 0.64 ERA in 14 innings with Minnesota, from the Tampa Bay Rays, the team's bullpen construction has mostly been an issue in 2026. Before Monday's slate of games, Minnesota's relievers ranked 25th in ERA (4.87), 28th in strikeout rate (19.5%), 25th in walk rate (11.7%) and 28th in opponent batting average (.252).
Minnesota's new reliever Taylor Rashi likely won't be the answer to the Twins' bullpen woes
Having made his MLB debut as a 29-year-old last year and with a fastball that sits in the low-90s, Rashi is likely not the answer to the Twins' bullpen woes. However, he has been successful in Triple-A, posting a 2.95 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 98 innings. With Triple-A Reno this year, the right-hander has an outstanding 1.03 ERA with a 25.5% strikeout rate in 26 1/3 innings.
Taylor Rashi is a 30-year-old right-handed reliever with a low-90s fastball.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) June 9, 2026
He's been very good at Triple-A, with a 2.95 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 98 innings, but has mostly struggled in the majors with a 5.40 ERA in 20 innings.https://t.co/GE8wPZLUCZ
Even though the Diamondbacks don't have much bullpen depth and Rashi, who pitched in the Giants organization before joining the Diamondbacks, was in Triple-A, the club removed him from its roster. His low velocity is likely the reason. Rashi relies heavily on his secondary pitches, with a slider, curveball and splitter in his arsenal.
While Rashi will likely report to Triple-A St. Paul for now, the fact that he's on the Twins' 40-man roster suggests he will be on the big-league squad at some point. The Twins haven't been afraid to frequently shuffle their bullpen, having optioned Kody Funderburk and Travis Adams twice apiece already this year. Once Minnesota suffers a bullpen injury or needs a fresh arm, Rashi may be the next man up.
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