What is the starting rotation going to look like for the Minnesota Twins in 2026? You can bet that Pablo López, Joe Ryan, and Bailey Ober will occupy the front-end of the staff, while Simeon Woods Richardson will likely nab that fourth spot, especially if he pitches well in the spring.
Who is going to grab that final spot in the rotation? Zebby Matthews is a good pick, as is David Festa. But let's look at two young starters who were each traded to Minnesota on back-to-back days in 2025. Mick Abel and Taj Bradley were each acquired ahead of the trade deadline.