Marlins trade RHP Garrett Acton to Twins

Miami sends pitcher to Minnesota in exchange for minor league righty Logan Whitaker.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's throwing motion broken down into overlapping planes of color, representing the trade between the Twins and Marlins.A trade between the Twins and Marlins adds pitching depth to Minnesota's roster while clearing a spot for Miami.Wichita Today

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker. Acton, 27, was recently designated for assignment by the Marlins to make room on the roster for a trade acquisition. He has made seven major league appearances over the past two seasons with the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays.

Why it matters

This trade allows the Twins to add pitching depth to their organization, while the Marlins clear a roster spot and acquire a young minor league arm in Whitaker who had a strong 2025 season across High-A and Double-A.

The details

Acton, 27, made two appearances for Triple-A Jacksonville before being designated for assignment by the Marlins. He has a career 10.80 ERA in seven major league games, with 5 strikeouts and 7 walks in 6.2 innings. Whitaker, 25, split the 2025 season between High-A and Double-A, posting a 4-0 record and 2.11 ERA across 25 relief appearances.

  • The trade was completed on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Garrett Acton

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who was recently designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.

Logan Whitaker

A 25-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher who the Marlins acquired from the Twins in this trade.

Leo Jimenez

A shortstop acquired by the Marlins from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade earlier this week, leading to Acton being designated for assignment.

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The takeaway

This trade represents a low-risk opportunity for the Twins to add pitching depth to their organization, while the Marlins clear a roster spot and acquire a young minor league arm in Whitaker who had success at the High-A and Double-A levels in 2025.