Twins keep buying, get starter Dean Kremer from Orioles in another early deadline trade
The Minnesota Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder prospect Reyes. The team activated Kremer on Sunday morning and scheduled his first start for Wednesday. This addition creates a six-man starting rotation for Minnesota as they continue a series of acquisitions ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. While the Twins are buying, some analysts suggest the team may face buyer's remorse due to the perceived underperformance of pitchers traded from Baltimore and Toronto.
What changed
Analysis now suggests the Twins may face buyer's remorse after acquiring underperforming pitchers from the Orioles and Blue Jays.
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Twins add Dean Kremer to starting rotation before trade deadline
The Minnesota Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder prospect Reyes. The team activated Kremer on Sunday morning and scheduled his first start for Wednesday. This addition creates a six-man starting rotation for Minnesota as they continue a series of acquisitions ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. While the Twins are buying, some analysts suggest the team may face buyer's remorse due to the perceived underperformance of pitchers traded from Baltimore and Toronto.
Why it matters
The move is part of a broader strategy by Minnesota to bolster its pitching staff for a postseason push. The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET. The team's aggressive approach to early deadline trades indicates a commitment to immediate improvement.
What is confirmed
- The Minnesota Twins acquired Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder prospect Reyes.
- Kremer was activated Sunday morning with his first start scheduled for Wednesday.
- The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET.
Still unconfirmed
- The Red Sox may acquire Adley Rutschman.
- Curtis Mead was traded to the Red Sox at the deadline.
What to watch next
- Performance of Dean Kremer in his first start on Wednesday.
- Further acquisitions by the Twins before the August 3 deadline.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (5)
- www.cbssports.com — Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: A complete rundown, from Adley Rutschman to Heliot Ramos
- sports.yahoo.com — The Twins could end up with buyer's remorse in trade deadline aftermath
- www.mlbtraderumors.com — Red Sox To Acquire Adley Rutschman
- www.thescore.com — MLB Power Rankings: Grading each team's trade deadline
- pitcherlist.com — Top 100 Starting Pitchers For 2026 Fantasy Baseball 8/4: Week 20 Rankings
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Twins Add Dean Kremer to Rotation Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Minnesota Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder prospect Reyes. Minnesota activated Kremer on Sunday morning and scheduled his first start for Wednesday. This move establishes a six-man starting rotation for the team as the 2026 MLB trade deadline approached on Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET. The acquisition is one of several early deadline moves made by the Twins to bolster their roster.
Why it matters
Minnesota is aggressively pursuing talent to strengthen its pitching depth for a postseason push. The trade involves moving a prospect to secure immediate veteran starting help. This strategy follows a pattern of early acquisitions by the Twins front office.
What is confirmed
- The Minnesota Twins traded outfielder prospect Reyes to the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Dean Kremer.
- Kremer was activated by the Twins on Sunday morning.
- The 2026 MLB trade deadline was Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET.
- Minnesota scheduled Kremer's first start for Wednesday.
Still unconfirmed
- Fans of the Orioles and Blue Jays appeared pleased to trade underperforming pitchers to the Twins.
What to watch next
- Performance of Dean Kremer in his first start for Minnesota.
- Additional roster moves by the Twins following the August 3 deadline.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (5)
- www.cbssports.com — Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: A complete rundown, from Adley Rutschman to Heliot Ramos
- sports.yahoo.com — The Twins could end up with buyer's remorse in trade deadline aftermath
- www.mlbtraderumors.com — Red Sox To Acquire Adley Rutschman
- www.thescore.com — MLB Power Rankings: Grading each team's trade deadline
- pitcherlist.com — Top 100 Starting Pitchers For 2026 Fantasy Baseball 8/4: Week 20 Rankings
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Twins Acquire Starter Dean Kremer from Orioles
The Minnesota Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder prospect Reyes. The Twins activated Kremer on Sunday morning and scheduled his first start for Wednesday. This move gives Minnesota a six-man starting rotation as the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET. The trade is part of a series of early deadline acquisitions for the Twins.
Why it matters
The 2026 trade deadline occurs today, creating a narrow window for teams to bolster rosters for the postseason. The Orioles receive a prospect in return for their veteran starter. Minnesota is aggressively adding talent to improve its pitching depth.
What is confirmed
- The Minnesota Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Orioles received outfielder prospect Reyes in exchange for Kremer.
- The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET.
- The Twins activated Dean Kremer on Sunday morning.
- The Twins set Kremer's first start for Wednesday.
What to watch next
- Dean Kremer's first start for the Twins on Wednesday.
- Further trade activity before the 6 p.m. ET deadline today.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (8)
- www.foxsports.com — 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Skubal Move Likely? Greene Trade?
- espn.com — Twins acquire starting pitcher Dean Kremer from Orioles
- MLB.com — Orioles trade Kremer, get OF prospect Reyes in return from Twins
- MLB Trade Rumors — Orioles Trade Dean Kremer To Twins
- Twins Daily — With Kremer, the Twins Have Six Starters. Now Use Them.
- aarongleeman.com — Twins keep buying, get starter Dean Kremer from Orioles in another early deadline trade
- sports.yahoo.com — Minnesota Twins Activate Newly Acquired Starter, Set First Start Date
- pitcherlist.com — 2026 Trade Deadline Dynasty Fallout