Twins Acquire Orioles Pitcher

Kremer Brings Proven Innings-Eating Experience to Minnesota

Kremer, 28, has spent his entire career with Baltimore. He is 42-44 with a 4.37 ERA across 133 career games, all with the Orioles, according to Daily Item. Last season he led the Orioles in wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts. That kind of durability is exactly what Minnesota needs from its rotation.

Despite his rough 6.50 ERA in seven starts this year, the Twins clearly see Kremer as a reliable arm. His track record as a workhorse starter gives Minnesota reason to believe a turnaround is possible, Yakima Herald noted.

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Orioles Receive a Toolsy Minor League Outfielder

Baltimore gets back Jhomnardo Reyes, a minor league outfielder who has been productive this season. Reyes is hitting .275 with seven home runs, 46 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases, according to The News-Enterprise. That combination of power and speed makes him an intriguing prospect for an Orioles system focused on rebuilding.

Baltimore is in a youth movement. Adding a multi-tool outfield prospect fits that direction. Reyes' 17 stolen bases in particular suggest he has the speed to project as an everyday player down the road.

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Roster Move Sends Paredes to Long-Term Injured List

To make room for Kremer on the 40-man roster, Minnesota placed right-hander Mike Paredes on the 60-day injured list, Idaho State Journal reported. The 60-day IL removes a player from the active roster for at least two months. That gave the Twins the opening they needed to add Kremer officially.

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What This Trade Means for Both Teams Going Forward

For Minnesota, the move addresses a clear need. The Twins needed a veteran starter with a proven track record. Kremer fills that role even if his numbers have struggled early. The team is betting his 2024 form — when he led Baltimore in multiple pitching categories — is closer to his true talent level.

For Baltimore, the trade moves on from a pitcher who no longer fits their timeline. The Orioles are building around young talent. Getting a versatile minor leaguer in return gives them another piece to develop, according to HNG News.

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