Orioles Acquire Reliever Jackson Kowar from Twins

Orioles send cash to Minnesota, place Colin Selby on 60-day IL

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles have acquired relief pitcher Jackson Kowar from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the roster, the Orioles have placed reliever Colin Selby on the 60-day injured list.

Why it matters

The Orioles are looking to bolster their bullpen ahead of the upcoming season, and the addition of Kowar provides them with another experienced arm to help stabilize the relief corps. Selby's placement on the IL opens up a roster spot for Kowar.

The details

The Orioles sent an undisclosed amount of cash to the Twins in exchange for Kowar, a 27-year-old right-handed reliever. Kowar made 35 appearances for the Twins last season, posting a 4.50 ERA. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Orioles placed Selby, a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher, on the 60-day injured list.

  • The trade was completed on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jackson Kowar

A 27-year-old right-handed relief pitcher acquired by the Orioles from the Minnesota Twins.

Colin Selby

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher placed on the 60-day injured list by the Orioles to make room for Kowar on the roster.

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What’s next

The Orioles will look to integrate Kowar into their bullpen as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

This trade represents the Orioles' first major roster move of the spring, as they aim to strengthen their relief pitching depth ahead of the 2026 campaign.