Bell isn't a flashy signing, but he's a solid pickup for Minnesota who addresses a need without breaking the bank.

The Twins believe Keaschall is already displaying signs of leadership -- something that is not always common for 23-year-olds at the MLB level. If he lives up to his potential as both a star player and a leader, the Twins will have another reliable piece to the puzzle as they look to emerge as a true contender.

If the season veers the other direction in a competitive AL Central, Bell’s durability and track record make him a sensible trade chip. In that sense, his signing fits the Twins' current reality. It raises the floor without closing doors, and it gives the lineup a clearer shape heading into spring.

Last week, the MLB Winter Meetings were held in Orlando. In a sport where the offseason moves at a snail’s pace, the meetings are one of the biggest

He added that, according to "one league source," the Twins have around $20 million to spend in free agency. If so, that could boost their payroll from $95 million to $115 million, which is still below the $132 million and $130 million payrolls to start the previous two seasons.

Luis Arraez has the highest batting average among active MLB players. His .317 is 14 points higher than the next highest, Jose Altuve’s .303 average. There isn’t another player over .300. Arraez also registered the lowest strikeout rate since Tony Gwynn in 1995,

The Minnesota Twins' off-season is moving slowly but surely, and fans have been treated to some better news lately. On Monday, President of Baseball

Lewis was honored by the gesture. His agent, Scott Boras, reiterated how rare it is for managers, even new ones, to take the time to visit players in the offseason. Shelton recently dined with Buxton in Jacksonville, Fla., a halfway spot between their homes, and he has plans to meet with López, a fellow Floridian, soon.

The former Silver Slugger and All-Star is the Twins' first MLB signing of the offseason. Bell is well-removed from being the player who was included in the Juan Soto blockbuster trade between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals in 2022, but he still boasts some power and is inexpensive.