Gio Urshela’s status with the Minnesota Twins in 2026 is that he is no longer with the club. Minnesota signed him to a minor-league deal with a spring training invite in February, then released him in March after he did not make the Opening Day roster; by late May, he had also announced retirement.

Quick scoop

  • Signed by the Twins: February 5, 2026, on a minor-league contract with a spring training invitation.
  • Released by the Twins: March 19, 2026.
  • Retirement: Reuters reported that Urshela announced his retirement in May 2026.

What it means

He was essentially a depth/reunion move for Minnesota in spring training, not a locked-in regular-season piece. The brief stint ended before Opening Day, so there is no current Twins roster status for him.

Context

Urshela had returned after his 2022 run with Minnesota, but his recent production had dipped and he had dealt with injuries in prior seasons. That made the Twins’ 2026 reunion more of a low-risk tryout than a long-term commitment.

EventStatusDate
Signed with TwinsMinor-league deal, spring inviteFeb. 5, 2026
Released by TwinsNo Opening Day roster spotMar. 19, 2026
Career statusRetiredMay 2026