Twins Feel Good Free Agent Signs New Deal

The Minnesota Twins roster has seen a significant level of turnover in the past calendar year, and that’s only going to continue this offseason. Derek Falvey parted out a significant amount of the roster prior to the trade deadline. Jose Miranda was sent packing, and more pieces of what was once considered the core will likely be moved as well.

Randy Dobnak factored into the plans for only a fleeting moment, but he reached the heights of a postseason appearance and secured a five-year extension. Dobnak was dealt to the Detroit Tigers in the Chris Paddack trade, and he had his optioned declined this offseason. Now he’s got a new home.

Seattle Mariners sign former MN Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak

Randy Dobnak was once an indy-ball gem that turned a part-time Uber gig into a big league career. He made the Minnesota Twins Opening Day roster this season, and got to experience free agency for the first time. Now he’ll try to repeat that process elsewhere.

Right-hander Randy Dobnak and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, sources tell ESPN. Dobnak, 30, has pitched in parts of five seasons for Minnesota and has a career ERA of 4.86 over 140.2 innings.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 11, 2025

The deal with the Seattle Mariners brings him to the west coast after spending the duration of his career in the AL Central. Per a source, Dobnak will be paid $845,000 when in the majors, which is just under $100,000 more than the big league minimum. He also earned a $1 million buyout when his 2026 option was declined by Detroit.

Across 5 1/3 innings with Minnesota in 2025, Dobnak posted a 1.69 ERA. He struggled at Triple-A St. Paul, but finished with a 3.79 ERA across 38 innings with Triple-A Toledo after getting a fresh start with a new organization.

Pitching has been something the Mariners could use more of. They were middle of the pack this season from a rotation perspective, and Dobnak will get a chance to compete for a role. Dan Wilson’s club just missed out on a trip to the World Series.

If Dobnak doesn’t make the big league team, he’ll provide organizational depth at Triple-A Tacoma. Former Minnesota Twins Mitch Garver and Jorge Polanco are both free agents after having played for the Mariners last season.