Twins acquire Dean Kremer from Orioles for prospect Reyes

The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 31, 2026, continuing a two-day push to bolster their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline. In exchange for the 30-year-old right-hander, the Twins sent 18-year-old outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes to Baltimore.

This move follows the Twins' acquisition of reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets late on Thursday, July 30, signaling the team's clear intention to contend for a playoff spot. The Twins will assume the remaining $1.7 million owed on Kremer's 2026 contract, having also taken on approximately $3.3 million of Minter's salary in the previous deal.

Kremer has posted a 6.50 earned run average across seven starts this season, a performance impacted by a right quad strain that sidelined him from mid-April until his reinstatement on July 1. Over his seven-year major league career, all with the Orioles, he holds a 4.37 ERA. The previous season, he led Baltimore in wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts, finishing with an 11-10 record and a 4.19 ERA over 171 innings.

The Twins' rotation has faced depth and consistency challenges, making Kremer's addition one aimed...