Add three more names to the growing list of players the Twins have signed to minor-league deals with spring training invites:
J.R. Towles -- He caught 54 games for the Astros last season and batted .184 AVG/.256 OBP/.293 SLG with three homers and 11 RBI. Twins catching depth chart now includes Joe Mauer, Ryan Doumit, Drew Butera, Rene Rivera and Towles.
Steve Pearce -- The 1B/3B/OF played 50 games for the Pirates last season, batting .202/.260/.255 with one HR and 10 RBI.
Aaron Thompson -- The LHP went 0-0 with a 7.04 ERA in four appearances for the Pirates last season, including one start. He also went 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in five games, including four starts for Class AAA Indianapolis.
The Twins have now invited 24 non-roster players to spring training.
