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Minnesota Twins Announce Trade With Miami Marlins
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The Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins completed a trade on Thursday that reflects both clubs' focus on pitching depth early in the season.
With injuries already impacting the roster, Minnesota has continued to shuffle arms as it looks to maintain stability across both the major and minor-league levels.
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The Twins announced on X after their series finale against the Kansas City Royals that they have acquired right-hander Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-hander Logan Whitaker.
Acton is a 27-year-old who brings limited major-league experience to the Twins organization but some intriguing underlying potential. Across two MLB seasons with the Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays , he has appeared in seven games, allowing eight earned runs over 6 2/3 innings. While the sample size is small, his development has largely taken place in the minors.
Since 2022, Acton has logged 160 innings at the minor-league level, mostly in Triple-A. He has posted a 4.62 ERA during his time in Triple-A, yet has struck out 158 hitters in 132 1/3 innings of work. That ability to miss bats stands out, even as he has worked through command issues and occasional home run trouble.
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Because Acton still has minor-league options remaining, the Twins will have flexibility in how they deploy him. He can serve as bullpen depth in Triple-A or be called up as needed throughout the season when Minnesota requires a fresh arm.
For Miami, the return is Logan Whitaker, a younger pitcher with developmental upside. Drafted by the Twins in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Whitaker put together a strong showing in 2025. He posted a 2.11 ERA over 38 1/3 innings while showing solid control and the ability to keep the ball on the ground.
While his strikeout numbers were more modest compared to Acton's, Whitaker's overall profile suggests a pitcher who can continue to develop within the Marlins system.
In a corresponding move, the Twins also transferred right-hander David Festa to the 60-day injured list. Festa has been dealing with a triceps strain and shoulder impingement since February, and this move indicates the Twins do not expect him back until at least May.
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Ultimately, this trade represents a typical early-season swap of pitching depth. Minnesota adds a more experienced arm with swing-and-miss ability, while Miami takes a chance on a younger pitcher who could grow into a more consistent contributor down the line rather than Acton, whose potential is likely limited.
