Yankees and Twins Face Off in Spring Training Matchup

Luis Gil takes the mound for the Yankees against Marco Raya of the Twins

Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:35pm

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The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins will square off in a spring training game at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will make his second start of the spring, while the Twins will counter with prospect Marco Raya. Both teams will field lineups that feature a mix of starters and prospects as they continue to evaluate their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.

Why it matters

This matchup provides an early look at the talent on both teams as they prepare for the 2026 MLB season. The Yankees and Twins are both aiming to contend in their respective divisions, and the performance of young pitchers like Gil and Raya could play a key role in their success.

The details

Luis Gil, who made 11 starts for the Yankees last season, will look to build on his previous outing where he struck out four batters over 2.2 innings. The Twins will counter with Marco Raya, their 18th-ranked prospect in 2025, who split time between the rotation and bullpen at the Triple-A level last year. The Yankees lineup will feature several top prospects, including Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones, while the Twins will trot out a more veteran-laden lineup led by Byron Buxton.

  • The game is scheduled for a 1:05 pm ET first pitch on February 27, 2026.
  • Luis Gil made his first spring training start on February 26, 2026 against the Mets.

The players

Luis Gil

A right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees who made 11 starts in 2025, going 4-1 with a 3.32 ERA.

Marco Raya

A right-handed pitching prospect for the Minnesota Twins, ranked 18th in their system in 2025, who made 30 appearances (20 starts) at the Triple-A level last season.

Byron Buxton

The star center fielder for the Minnesota Twins who will lead off for the team in this spring training matchup.

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