The Minnesota Twins are promoting right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl to the major leagues for the first time. The move comes after the club created a 40-man roster spot by trading Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers earlier in the day.
Ohl, 25, was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2021 draft and has distinguished himself with exceptional control throughout his minor league career. In 389 innings, he has posted a remarkably low 3.6% walk rate, less than half the typical league average of 8-9%.
While not historically a high-strikeout pitcher, Ohl has shown significant improvement this season. After recording a 21.6% strikeout rate from 2021 to 2024, he has elevated that figure to 30% in 2025 while maintaining his elite command with a 3.8% walk rate. Recent analysis from FanGraphs, which ranked him as the Twins’ #22 prospect, attributes this surge to adjustments in his arm slot and changeup grip.
It is unclear what Ohl’s immediate role will be, as he has transitioned from a starter to a versatile swingman this year. In 22 appearances for Triple-A, he has made five starts and logged 66 1/3 innings, with outings ranging from 1 2/3 to four innings.
With the Twins in a selling posture ahead of the trade deadline, Ohl’s promotion provides needed pitching depth. The team has already moved Paddack, and other pitchers like impending free agent Danny Coulombe could also be traded. Ohl will have an opportunity to absorb innings as either a spot starter or a long reliever. As a rookie, he retains a full set of minor league options and will be under team control for multiple seasons.
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