Official Site of the Twins · Jan 7, 2019
Report: Reliever Parker likely to join Twins' staff
The Twins are reportedly nearing their first bullpen acquisition of the offseason, with MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reporting that free-agent reliever Blake Parker, a veteran of six Major League seasons, is believed to be headed to Minnesota.
The 33-year-old Parker experienced a breakout season with the Angels in 2017, when he recorded a 2.54 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 67 1/3 innings and eight saves as he rotated through the closer's role. He saved 14 games and recorded a 3.26 ERA in '18, his first season of arbitration eligibility, but was non-tendered by the Angels following the season.