"The Twins announced they've granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin. Both players were in camp on minor league deals and had been informed they wouldn't make the Opening Day roster."
"Urshela was an above-average everyday player for the Twins back in 2022. He hasn't had the same level of success since Minnesota traded him to the Angels at the end of that season."
"Urshela suffered a pelvic fracture in '23 and has been a light-hitting utility player over the past two years. He returned to the Twins on an offseason minor league contract but hit only .208 with one extra-base knock in 24 at-bats."
The Twins have granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin, both of whom were on minor league deals. They were informed they would not make the Opening Day roster. Liam Hendriks also received his release. Chafin and Hendriks had opt-out opportunities under the collective bargaining agreement. Urshela, who had a successful 2022 season, struggled after being traded to the Angels and returned to the Twins on a minor league contract, hitting only .208 in 24 at-bats.
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