Twins Acquire Jonah Bride from Marlins for Cash

The Minnesota Twins have acquired infielder Jonah Bride from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations after Bride was recently designated for assignment by Miami. Bride, who has experience at multiple infield positions, is expected to provide the Twins with much-needed depth as they deal with injuries to key players including Willi Castro and Matt Wallner. While Bride struggled this season with just four hits in 40 at-bats, he was productive last year, hitting 11 home runs with an .818 OPS in 272 plate appearances. The move takes advantage of an open roster spot following Wallner's placement on the injured list and adds a bat as Minnesota navigates a series of roster challenges. The Twins are hoping Bride's previous success can help bolster their lineup while several regulars recover from injury.