Justin Topa

The Twins and RHP Justin Topa avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Topa will earn a guaranteed $1.225 million with the new deal. He'll handle a middle relief role in the Twins bullpen.

The Minnesota Twins declined Justin Topa's $2 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday. Despite the option being declined, Topa remains in the organization as he still has another year of team control via arbitration eligibility.

Fantasy Impact

In 2025, the righty reliever posted a 3.90 ERA and a 49:18 K:BB ratio over 60 innings of work for the Twins, recording four saves along the way. He could see high-leverage innings again in 2026 as part of an unsettled Minnesota relief corps.

Justin Topa felt a twinge in his side while playing catch, prompting the Minnesota Twins to shut him down from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Topa is likely done for the season, as the Twins are out of the playoff hunt with only a couple of weeks left. With Cole Sands giving up four earned runs in a save opportunity on Friday, Kody Funderburk could get the next chance to close out a game.

The Twins placed RHP Justin Topa on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

It is possible the season is over for Topa.

Justin Topa felt a "zinger" on his final pitch of Sunday's outing against the Kansas City Royals and is now considered day-to-day with left knee soreness.

Fantasy Impact

Topa has shown improvement and was able to walk on the field without any issues on Monday. The Minnesota Twins are hopeful he can return without being placed on the injured list. With Topa sidelined, Cole Sands and Kody Funderburk are likely candidates to handle save opportunities.