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Dean Kremer news
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The gist
Dean Kremer struck out seven over seven innings, allowing one run in a 9-5 Twins win over his former Orioles. The win boosts Minnesota's playoff push as they deal with.
Background
Dean Kremer was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Minnesota Twins just before the trade deadline in early August 2026. He had struggled with a 6.50 ERA before the trade, but the Twins hoped he could return to his durable form from 2022-25. In his first home start with Minnesota, he faced his former team and delivered a dominant performance, limiting them to just one hit over seven innings.
How it unfolded
- early Aug 2026Twins acquire Dean Kremer from the Orioles just before the trade deadline.
- Aug 10, 2026Twins open an important homestand against the Orioles, handing the ball to Kremer.
- Aug 11, 2026Kremer earns the win, allowing one run on one hit and one walk over seven innings with seven strikeouts in a 9-5 victory.
- Aug 14, 2026Twins Daily publishes a video analyzing how the Twins might have unlocked Kremer's potential.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Twins' front office was confident they acquired a quality starting pitcher, not the guy with the ugly ERA through seven starts this year.
- Analysts
- Kremer looked like much more than a depth piece, and rather like a potentially significant addition to the Twins' rotation.
- Public
- Baltimore Positive host celebrated Kremer's performance, noting the irony of facing his former team eight days after the trade.