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The Twins outrighted Gearrin to their alternate training site Sunday. Gearrin lost his spot on the Twins' 40-man roster when he was designated for assignment last week, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers. Before he was DFA'd, Gearrin made one appearance for the Twins, tossing two scoreless frames out of the bullpen.
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Gearrin was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday. Gearrin made just one appearance for the Twins before being cast off their 40-man roster. He'll likely report to the team's alternate camp site if he clears waivers untouched.
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The Twins selected Gearrin's contract from their alternate training site Sunday. Gearrin will assume the active roster spot of reliever Sean Poppen, who was optioned one day after working two innings out of the bullpen. A veteran of 336 career MLB appearances, Gearrin is expected to work mostly in low-leverage situations initially.
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Gearrin did not make Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Gearrin had an opt-out date in his contract as a non-roster invitee to training camp, but apparently has decided to stay with the Twins. After posting a 1.99 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with the Giants in 2017, Gearrin has struggled over the past two seasons, posting a 3.91 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 112.2 innings with five clubs over 2018 and 2019. He could be an option early in the season to be called up if there's an opening in the bullpen.
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Gearrin was included in Minnesota's 60-man player pool ahead of summer camp before the 2020 season begins, MLB.com reports. After posting a 1.99 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with the Giants in 2017, Gearrin has struggled over the past two seasons, posting a 3.91 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 112.2 innings with five clubs over 2018 and 2019. He'll compete for a final spot in the big league bullpen and could be an option with 30-man rosters to begin the season.
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