On July 28, 2025, the Minnesota Twins signed their entire draft class, including Marek Houston. See how this move secures their future amid present struggles.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
On a day that could have been defined by the team's recent struggles, the Minnesota Twins front office delivered a massive dose of optimism, officially announcing the signing of all 21 players from their 2025 MLB Draft class. It's a statement of intent for the future, a welcome dose of good news as the present-day club fights to stay relevant in the AL Central.
First-round pick Marek Houston, a promising shortstop from Wake Forest, inked a deal worth a cool $4.5 million.
The Twins front office can take a well-deserved victory lap today. By successfully signing every single one of their 21 draft picks before the deadline, they've secured a significant injection of talent into the farm system. Headlining the class is shortstop Marek Houston from Wake Forest, who signed for a $4.5 million bonus. He's joined by supplemental first-rounder Riley Quick, a right-handed pitcher from Alabama ($2.69M), and second-round high school shortstop Quentin Young ($1.76M). The commitment to building for tomorrow was clear, with the team even going slightly above slot value to sign sixth-rounder Bruin Agbayani. It's a clean sweep that signals a healthy and aggressive approach to talent acquisition.
While the ink dries on those future contracts, the focus at Target Field is squarely on the here and now. The Twins (50-55) opened a crucial three-game set against the Boston Red Sox tonight, hoping to snap a two-game losing streak. Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.15 ERA) took the mound for Minnesota, tasked with shutting down a solid Red Sox lineup and out-dueling Boston's Richard Fitts (1-4, 4.87 ERA). With the team sitting fourth in the division, every series feels like a turning point, and this one is no different. Byron Buxton, with his 23 homers, continues to be a bright spot, but the team needs a collective effort to climb back into contention.
The team's ongoing search for bullpen stability took another turn today as left-hander Anthony Misiewicz was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. Misiewicz had struggled in his recent appearances, allowing five runs in just over four innings. In his place, the Twins recalled Kody Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul. This move continues the familiar pattern of shuffling lefties in and out of low-leverage roles. The hope is that Funderburk can translate his dominant Triple-A performance (1.78 ERA) to the majors, where he has posted a less-than-stellar 6.92 ERA in 13 innings this season.
While fans can dream of a future infield anchored by Marek Houston, the immediate task falls to the current roster. Tonight's game against Boston is the first test in a series that could define the direction of the next few weeks. With the future secured on paper, the question remains: can this 2025 team find the spark it so desperately needs to make the present matter?
