Bold statement: Twins revive a Maine native’s career, and the intrigue isn’t over yet. But here’s where it gets controversial: the path from minor-league signings to major-league impact is rarely straightforward, and Cody Laweryson’s latest move adds another chapter to that debate.
The Minnesota Twins have invited 27-year-old right-handed reliever Cody Laweryson to their spring training on a minor-league deal, according to multiple reports.
Laweryson, a Valley High alum, made his major-league debut with the Twins on September 13. In five appearances for Minnesota, he went 0-1 with a 1.17 earned run average over 7 2/3 innings, striking out seven and issuing no walks.
Drafted by Minnesota in the 14th round of the 2019 amateur draft, Laweryson spent three college seasons at the University of Maine, where he totaled 55 appearances, including 19 starts.
Earlier in the year, he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels on November 6, and he was released by the Angels earlier this month.
The report was first published by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star-Tribune.
Key context and takeaways:
- A late-round pick with a successful taste of the majors shows that opportunities can reappear even after a rough part of a season.
- Laweryson’s minor-league deal with spring-training access provides a chance to prove consistency and develop further under MLB coaching.
- His low walk rate in limited exposure indicates control potential that teams value in bullpen depth.
Controversial question to consider: should teams rely more on in-house pitching depth and waiver-inflated opportunities like Laweryson’s, or should they invest in high-upside prospects with longer-leading timelines? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Source note: The information was reported by Bobby Nightengale (Minnesota Star-Tribune).
