The Minnesota Twins have officially called up right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl, as reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. This move comes after the Twins created roster space by trading Chris Paddack to the Tigers earlier today.
Ohl, who was drafted by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, has shown impressive growth in the minor leagues. At just 25 years old, he has demonstrated remarkable control over his pitching, with a walk rate of only 3.6% across 389 minor league innings, significantly better than the league average of 8-9%. This year, his performance has further improved, as he has increased his strikeout rate to 30%, while maintaining a low walk rate of 3.8%.
Recently, FanGraphs recognized Ohl as the #22 prospect within the Twins’ organization. The improvement in his performance is attributed to adjustments in his pitching mechanics and changeup grip, which have contributed to his increased strikeout capability.
While Ohl has primarily been a starter prior to 2025, this season he has adapted to a swing role, making five starts and 17 relief appearances, accumulating a total of 66 1/3 innings pitched. Although the specific role the Twins envision for him in the major leagues remains uncertain, there are certainly opportunities available, especially with the team likely making more moves as the trade deadline approaches. Other pitchers, such as Danny Coulombe, are also potential trade candidates.
Ohl’s arrival in the majors symbolizes a significant milestone for the pitcher and reflects the Twins’ commitment to developing young talent. With the potential to fill various roles within the pitching rotation or bullpen, Ohl’s major league debut is highly anticipated. The organization retains the flexibility to keep him for an extended period, as he is not yet at six years of major league service time. This infusion of youth could lead to exciting developments for the Twins as they navigate the remainder of the season.