Minnesota Twins Place Right-Handed Pitcher On Waivers

To the waiver wire.

The Minnesota Twins have recently made a roster move by designating right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill for assignment.

This move was made to create space for Brock Stewart, a right-hander who was promoted from Triple-A St. Paul.

#MNTwins optioned RHP Bailey Ober to Triple-A St. Paul and called up RHP Brock Stewart.

RHP Trevor Megill was designated for assignment to make room for Stewart on the 40-man roster.

Megill had a poor spring training and then allowed 14 runs in 10 innings at Triple-A.

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) April 25, 2023

Megill had signed a minor-league deal with the team in December 2021 and recorded a 4.80 ERA in 39 relief appearances last season.

However, he struggled with a 13.70 ERA in 9.2 innings while playing for St. Paul earlier this season. Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reported that Megill's struggles contributed to the decision to clear a roster spot for Stewart.

At 29 years old, Trevor Megill primarily serves as a relief pitcher and had not made an appearance in the major leagues this season despite being on the Twins' 40-man roster.

Would not mind one bit if the Rays went after recently DFA’d reliever Trevor Megill. Enormous velo, spin, and movement on his fastball and breaking balls.

He had big league success last year (3.29 FIP in 45 IP) but has struggled with a 12 BB/9 in AAA this year. Also has options. pic.twitter.com/1RzfyqXAz3

— Rays Metrics (@RaysMetrics) April 25, 2023

With his recent designation for assignment, Megill will have to go through the waiver process, and we'll see if any team puts in a claim for him.

For his minor-league career, the right-handed pitcher owns a 3.97 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 268 strikeouts over 192.2 innings and 131 appearances.

It remains to be seen whether he will remain with the Twins organization or seek opportunities elsewhere. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports