Minnesota Twins Claim Versatile Outfielder Off Waivers
Kreidler brings defensive flexibility across shortstop, third base, second base, and center field, plus above-average athletic traits. The bat has lagged at the major-league level, but his minor-league track record shows enough on-base ability and occasional pop to justify a look for a club evaluating inexpensive depth.
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— SleeperTwins (@SleeperMLBTwins) October 15, 2025
The #MNTwins have claimed UTL Ryan Kreidler off waivers from the #Pirates
The 27-year old only played in 17 games at the major league level last season. In Triple-A he had a .751 OPS in 99 games. pic.twitter.com/slj3E7g1Vy
What it means for the Twins’ offseason plan
Kreidler is out of options, so his spring performance will matter. If he handles the glove work and finds even league-adjacent contact quality, he can stick as a utility piece.
If not, the claim is a reversible move that costs little while the Twins gauge broader depth ahead of next season.
For his minor-league career, the 27-year-old has slashed .236/.342/.401, with 54 home runs, 207 RBIs, 78 stolen bases, and 261 runs scored across 466 games played.
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