"The 27-year-old righty has pitched 70 2/3 big league innings but been tagged for a grisly 5.99 ERA in that time. Salazar sat 95.1 mph with his four-seamer and 94.4 mph with his sinker in 2025, complementing that pair of heaters with a slider that averaged 87.5 mph. He's fanned only 16% of his opponents in the majors against a 10.2% walk rate, but the right-hander does sport an encouraging 52.8% ground-ball rate."
"He has a 5.71 ERA in 117 Triple-A frames with comparable strikeout, walk and ground-ball rates. That said, he did post quality swinging-strike and strikeout rates during his Triple-A time with the Nationals in 2024-25, which is notable given that Washington altered his pitch selection. He'd previously been almost exclusively a sinker/slider reliever with very occasional four-seamers and changeups. The Nats significantly upped his four-seam usage."
Eduardo Salazar agreed to a minor-league contract with the Twins and is expected to attend spring training as a non-roster invitee. He has 70 2/3 major-league innings across the Reds, Dodgers and Nationals with a 5.99 ERA and averaged mid-90s velocity on his four-seam and sinker plus an 87.5 mph slider. His major-league strikeout rate is 16% with a 10.2% walk rate and a 52.8% ground-ball rate. Triple-A results include a 5.71 ERA in 117 frames, though the Nationals increased his four-seam usage and saw improved swinging-strike and strikeout rates. Minnesota's bullpen has openings after offseason trades and limited additions, creating opportunity if Salazar performs in camp or at Triple-A St. Paul.
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