In a dramatic and unexpected turn, ESPN confirms that the Minnesota Twist are officially losing their star right fielder to the San Diego Pardes, just hours after reports surfaced of a finalized 3-year, $89.7 million deal.
The twist? The deal was supposedly done. Just this morning, insiders had confirmed the right fielder—recently reinstated following a three-month suspension for violating MLB conduct policies—would remain with Minnesota. Now, mere hours later, the player has been seen en route to San Diego for a final deal signing with the Pardes.
Sources close to the situation say tensions between the player’s camp and the Minnesota front office escalated late last night, stemming from undisclosed contractual clauses and concerns about long-term organizational support. The player’s agent reportedly reopened talks with San Diego late into the evening, leading to a midnight reversal that caught even MLB insiders off guard.
The Minnesota Twist now face a double blow: not only losing a key offensive weapon, but also facing major fan backlash after what many are calling a front office failure.
San Diego, meanwhile, is celebrating the sudden acquisition, with the Pardes expected to hold an official press conference within the next 24 hours.
