The Minnesota Twins may not keep outfielder Trevor Larnach for the 2026 MLB season.
The Minnesota Twins continue to navigate a complicated roster picture as Opening Day approaches, particularly in the outfield. Minnesota has emphasized organizational depth in recent seasons, but that strength has also created difficult decisions about playing time and long‑term roster construction. With several young hitters pushing toward the big leagues, the front office may soon be forced to decide how Trevor Larnach fits into its future plans.
Larnach has been a steady contributor when healthy, offering left‑handed power and the ability to handle both corner outfield spots or designated hitter duties. However, his role has never been completely secure due to the Twins’ evolving roster mix and his historical platoon usage against right‑handed pitching.
That uncertainty was highlighted recently in an article examining Minnesota’s roster outlook. “With a glut of left‑handed‑hitting outfielders on the 40‑man roster, and Walker Jenkins and Rodriguez at Triple A knocking on the door of the big leagues, it’s hard to see a place for Larnach on Opening Day,” wrote Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
“Given their limited financial resources, it was a minor surprise to see the Twins offer Larnach a contract earlier this offseason rather than reallocate the resources to another area of need. But with him on the roster, you have to think the Twins feel they can trade Larnach at some point soon.”
The numbers from last season show why Larnach still holds value around the league. In 2025, he appeared in 142 games and hit .250 with a .323 on‑base percentage and a .404 slugging percentage, finishing with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs across 503 at‑bats. Those totals represent solid, league‑average production, particularly for a player who often hits in the middle portion of the lineup.
Larnach’s offensive profile has long been built around contact quality and situational power rather than elite home run totals.
Still, Minnesota’s roster dynamics continue to evolve. The organization has multiple left‑handed corner outfield options and a wave of top prospects nearing the majors, creating a potential logjam for playing time. Even after tendering him a contract earlier in the offseason, questions persist about how the Twins will allocate limited payroll and roster spots moving forward.
If the Twins elect to move Larnach, it would likely be a strategic decision rather than a reflection of poor performance. His combination of experience, controllable salary and steady production could appeal to clubs seeking depth. Whether he remains part of Minnesota’s Opening Day roster or becomes a trade chip, Larnach’s situation underscores the balancing act between immediate competitiveness and long‑term roster flexibility.