The Twins have signed veteran pitcher Brad Peacock, who was released earlier this month by the Royals organization, and have assigned him to the Class AAA St. Paul Saints.
Twins pick up pitcher Brad Peacock, assign him to St. Paul Saints; Gio Urshela on Paternity List
July 29, 2022 at 5:23PM
In addition, the Twins have olaced third baseman Gio Urshela on the MLB Paternity List. He will be replaced during the weekend series in San Diego by outfielder Gilberto Celestino, who was sent down to the saints when Miguel Sano was activated earlier this week.
Peacock, 34, had seven saves in 35 appearances with the Royals' Class AAA team in Omaha. He had a 1.64 ERA while striking out 45 batters in 38 1⁄3 innings for the Storm Chasers.
He was one of several players released by the Royals when the team needed to make roster moves when player were temporarily called up to replace 10 players who could not travel with the Royals to Toronto because of their COVID vaccination status.
Peacock started his career in 2007 in the Washington Nationals organization. He was a member of the 2017 World Series-winning Houston Astros, picking up a save by pitching 3 2⁄3 hitless innings.
More moves may be coming over the next few days with the major league trading deadline set for 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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