Twins declined 1B Josh Bell’s mutual option for 2027.

Bell gets a $1.25 million buyout from the $10 million option. The Twins paid him a total of $7 million for his .255/.319/.419 line and 96 RBI last season, and they might have some interest in re-signing him for a similar amount. However, if they see Byron Buxton doing a lot of DHing next year, that would leave less room for Bell.