Daniel Duarte: Everything you need to know

Duarte (elbow) made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday in a 6-6 tie with the Astros, retiring one batter while allowing three earned runs on three hits and one walk. Duarte looks to be healthy again after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from UCL revision surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent in May 2024. Though the right-hander is nearly two years removed from his surgery, his poor showing in his spring debut indicates that he may need some time to regain his command. After signing with the Mets on a minor-league deal over the winter, Duarte is expected to open the 2026 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Syracuse.

The Twins re-signed Duarte (elbow) to a minor-league contract on Nov. 6. Duarte was outrighted off the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization while he rehabs from UCL revision surgery. The righty reliever is expected to miss most of the 2025 season.

The Twins outrighted Duarte (elbow) to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Duarte underwent UCL revision surgery in May and will be sidelined at least until midseason. He'll remain in the Twins' organization while rehabbing.