Minnesota Twins
RHP, Homer Bailey
With the White Sox signing Dallas Keuchel Saturday night, the Twins may have missed out on the perfect addition to its 2020 starting rotation, as the pool of available MLB free agents is beginning to look scarce.
The Twins have been linked to Donaldson recently and could also use a backup catcher, but the team really needs to sign another starting pitcher before it’s too late. Bailey had a bit of a bounce-back season in 2019, accruing his highest WAR total (2.9) since 2013 off the backs of 163.1 innings with the Royals and A’s (also his highest total since 2013).
Bailey shouldn’t cost too much and isn’t expected to command a long term commitment after pitching on a one-year deal this past season. The Twins need to take advantage of his resurgence and shore up the starting staff. Bailey’s fastball and split-finger were plus pitches in 2019, and more improvement could be on the way.
Contract Prediction: 1 year, $5 million