{
  "id": 819658,
  "title": "Twins Sign Former All-Star Pitcher Amid Playoff Push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/twins-sign-former-all-star-pitcher-amid-playoff-push",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:07:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/twins-sign-former-all-star-pitcher-amid-playoff-push-12320751"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nDuring 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.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Twins have added to their pitching depth, as they have signed pitcher German Marquez to a minor league deal.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Twins sign German Marquez to minor league contract",
    "31-year-old right-hander formerly with San Diego Padres",
    "Aims to impress in Triple-A St. Paul before major league call-up"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Twins' addition of German Marquez reflects their strategic effort to strengthen their pitching depth as they make a push for the playoffs with a low-risk, high-reward minor league signing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}