Overview
- Julien is out of minor-league options after a 2023 breakout and two down seasons, prompting Minnesota to seek value rather than risk waivers.
- Ohl, 26, was recently designated for assignment and posted a 5.10 ERA over 30 innings in his 2025 debut, offering Colorado rotation or swingman depth.
- Kaminska, 24, missed 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery but logged a 2.78 ERA with 104 strikeouts and 12 walks over 87.1 Single-A innings in 2024.
- Colorado had just opened 40-man space in separate moves and now sits at the limit, while the trade provides the Twins added roster flexibility.
- Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta signaled they could still add a first baseman as Julien and recent trade acquisition T.J. Rumfield compete for at-bats.