Twins Sign Former All-Star Pitcher Amid Playoff Push
The Minnesota Twins have added to their pitching depth, as they have signed pitcher German Marquez to a minor league deal.
The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their pitching roster ahead of their playoff push by signing former All-Star pitcher German Marquez to a minor league contract. According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes, the 31-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment and subsequently released by the San Diego Padres last week. Marquez will now bolster the Twins' minor league system, aiming to impress with Triple-A St. Paul before earning a call-up to the major league roster at season's end.
During his time with the Padres this season, Marquez appeared in 13 games, tallying a 4-2 record alongside a 5.26 ERA and 37 strikeouts. His performance with the Rockies this past season was less impressive, as he posted a 3-16 record, a 6.70 ERA, and 83 strikeouts across 26 starts. Over his 11-season MLB career spanning 216 games between the Rockies and Padres, Marquez has a career record of 68-72, a 4.67 ERA, and 1,106 strikeouts. Notably, Marquez was named an All-Star in 2021 while playing for the Rockies.
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