The Minnesota Twins have made it clear they intend to add power this offseason, and their latest round of inquiries in MLB free agency emphasizes that priority. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Minnesota has shown interest in several veteran first basemen as the club searches for more “thump” within a modest budget. Per Hayes, the Twins have checked in on Rhys Hoskins, Josh Bell and 2025 All-Star Ryan O’Hearn. All three players fit the profile of more affordable middle-of-the-order help.

"The team’s interest in adding a first baseman comes several days after the Twins front office confirmed they don’t plan to trade key pieces and instead intend to add to the club’s roster, albeit with limited resources," Hayes added.

The Twins finished 70-92 last season and struggled to generate consistent run production behind their core hitters. Adding a proven bat at first base has become one of their most obvious paths to offensive improvement, especially with multiple established sluggers available on the market.

Three First Base Options for Minnesota

Hoskins brings some of the most proven production. The 32-year-old hit .237 with 12 home runs, 43 RBIs and a .748 OPS across 279 at-bats in 2025. These numbers undershot his career track record, but injuries played a factor in this. Over eight MLB seasons, Hoskins has tallied 186 home runs, 530 RBIs and has posted an .820 OPS that is supported by a .344 career on-base percentage. Even following a down year, the right-handed hitter maintains 25-plus homer power when healthy and his career 120 OPS+ suggests positive regression is a fair expectation.

Bell offers a different, but intriguing profile. The 33-year-old switch-hitter tallied 468 at-bats last season, hitting .237 with 22 home runs, 63 RBIs and a .741 OPS. Bell’s career numbers feature a .256 average, 193 home runs, 676 RBIs and a .785 OPS. He has rated above league average offensively each of the last two seasons.

O’Hearn may provide the highest upside of the three after a breakout season in Baltimore. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter posted a .281 average, 17 home runs, 63 RBIs and an .803 OPS across 474 at-bats in 2025, good for a 125 OPS+. His All-Star nod last season was the first of his career.

Each option gives Minnesota a legitimate path to upgrade first base without exceeding its financial limits. Whether the Twins prioritize Hoskins’ track record, Bell’s switch-hitting ability, or O’Hearn’s recent breakout, their pursuit of mid-tier power bats shows an organizational goal of adding to a team that struggled a season ago.