Cole Sands

Cole Sands and the Minnesota Twins avoided arbitration and Sands agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million.

Fantasy Impact

Sands pitched a career-high 69 games for the Twins last season and posted a 4.50 ERA in 72 innings. It was a down year from 2024 when he went 9-1 with a 3.28 ERA in 62 appearances. In parts of four seasons, Sands has a 4.19 ERA with 198 strikeouts in 195.2 innings. With the closer job in Minnesota seemingly open, Sands may have an opportunity to win the closer's role with a great spring.

Cole Sands recorded a clean inning for the save on Tuesday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Sands collected his third save of the season. He holds a 4.63 ERA across 70 innings in relief.

Cole Sands is serving as the opener for the Twins in Saturday's game against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Sands figures to pitch the first inning or two. Minnesota recalled Travis Adams to work as the bulk reliever behind him.

Cole Sands struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Sands now holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 2 saves across 19 games this season. He has been a reliable weapon out of the bullpen for Minnesota this season.

Cole Sands allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

With a perfect 0.00 ERA and a solid 0.50 WHIP through two appearances this season, Sands is establishing himself as a reliable option in the Twins' bullpen. His impressive strikeout rate of 9.0 K/9 and low BABIP suggest he can maintain this level of performance, making him a potential asset for fantasy teams looking for relief help.