The Minnesota Twins need roster changes this offseason. Those changes have started. The Twins announced on Thursday that they have removed three players from their 40-man roster as the offseason officially began.

While this is just the first wave of moves, it signals that there are more to come. With the lockout looming on December 1st, teams are expected to act fast this offseason, and the Twins need to keep pace.

Who was removed?

Minnesota Twins shortstop Tristan Gray. Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The first player removed from the 40-man roster was lefty reliever Anthony Banda. Banda has been around the block and has been injured for much of his career, including in 2026 with the Twins, not pitching since the end of June. With the Twins, the numbers weren't stellar, posting a 4.46 in 34 1/3 innings of work.…