Twins Add Austin Voth and Reinforce Pitching Depth Amid Rotation Injuries

The Minnesota Twins continued reshaping their pitching depth on Thursday by signing right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to a minor league contract. The move comes as the organization works to stabilize its pitching staff amid a series of injuries and roster turnover at the major league level.

Voth, who most recently pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been assigned to Triple-A St. Paul. He became a free agent earlier in the week after being outrighted by Toronto, opening the door for Minnesota to add another experienced arm to its system.

The transaction reflects the Twins’ ongoing effort to reinforce a pitching group that has been stretched thin in recent weeks. With multiple starters sidelined or limited, the organization has leaned heavily on depth options and roster flexibility.

Alongside Voth’s signing, Minnesota also made additional minor league moves aimed at strengthening organizational pitching depth. The additions highlight a broader strategy of accumulating experienced arms who can be called upon if needed at the major league level.

1. Voth’s Recent Performance and Profile

Voth arrives in Minnesota after a brief and uneven stint in the majors with Toronto. In two relief appearances this season, he threw six innings but allowed six earned runs on eight hits and five walks, struggling to find consistency in limited action. Despite those struggles at the MLB level, he also spent time at Triple-A, where his performance was more stable. In eight starts, he posted a 2.90 ERA, though his outings were typically short, averaging fewer than four innings per appearance. Over his broader MLB career, Voth has logged 366 innings with a 4.77 ERA, recording 344 strikeouts and 134 walks. His most productive stretch came two seasons ago with the Seattle Mariners, when he posted a 3.69 ERA across 61 innings with strong strikeout-to-walk efficiency. Voth works with a deep pitch mix that includes a cutter, four-seam fastball, curveball, sweeper, sinker, and split-finger pitch. That variety has allowed him to shift between starting and relief roles throughout his professional career.

2. Twins Manage Rotation Challenges

The Twins’ decision to add pitching depth comes at a time when their rotation has been significantly impacted by injuries and roster moves. The team recently designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and traded him to Toronto for cash considerations, signaling ongoing roster adjustments. Injuries have further complicated Minnesota’s pitching plans. Bailey Ober is currently sidelined with a mild flexor strain expected to keep him out for 10–14 days, potentially covering most or all of June. Other pitchers, including Kendry Rojas and Mick Abel, are also unavailable due to arm-related injuries. As a result, the Twins have relied on a shortened rotation featuring Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews, and Connor Prielipp. To manage workloads, the team has also used Mike Paredes in long relief. The combination of injuries and limited depth has made organizational pitching reinforcements a priority heading into the middle of the season.

3. Additional Minor League Moves Strengthen Depth

In addition to Voth, the Twins made further moves to add pitching depth throughout the organization. Right-hander Hunter Gregory was signed to a minor league contract and assigned to Double-A Wichita, giving the club another experienced arm in its system. Gregory spent several years in the Toronto organization from 2021 to 2025 and most recently posted a 2.63 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings for the York Revolution, though his overall minor league numbers include a 5.67 ERA across more than 230 innings. Minnesota also added right-hander Jake Covey on a minor league deal after a strong start in independent ball. Covey recorded a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts and just two walks over 12 innings in the Pioneer League, showing sharp early-season form. Across his college career at Concordia, Covey also delivered strong strikeout numbers and solid run prevention over multiple seasons. His addition, like Gregory’s, reflects Minnesota’s continued effort to build pitching depth at multiple levels of the organization.