After granting right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks his release earlier in the day, the Minnesota Twins made another surprising roster move by granting left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin his release, the team announced. The Twins also released infielder Gio Urshela and reassigned catcher Noah Cardenas to minor-league camp. Not to mention, the Twins optioned right-handed starting pitcher Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul earlier today, confirming that Mick Abel will be in the starting rotation.
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It was surprising to see both Hendriks and Chafin released today.