The Minnesota Twins have a different kind of bullpen decision with Eric Orze. His future involves both whether he can improve and how much flexibility the club will have.

Orze will enter 2027 without minor league options, the Star Tribune reported. An ordinary assignment to Triple-A would require him to clear waivers.

That constraint raises the importance of his next evaluation. The Twins should give him an opportunity to work with new pitching coach Brian Reith, then judge whether his improvement warrants an active-roster role.

Prior success offers a reason to investigate a rebound. His 2026 performance supplies an equally clear reason to require evidence before counting on it.

The Results Require a Meaningful Adjustment

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Eric Orze. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Orze finished with a 5.66 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 41.1 innings in 36 appearances.…