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Marlins deal RHP Garrett Acton to Twins
Acton gives Minnesota a right-handed bullpen option after posting 2.1 scoreless innings for Jacksonville, while Whitaker heads to Miami.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker.
- Miami designated Acton for assignment on Sunday to open a roster spot for shortstop Leo Jimenez, acquired from Toronto earlier this week.
- The 27-year-old Acton has pitched 2.1 scoreless innings this season for Triple-A Jacksonville, while Whitaker, 25, posted a 2.11 ERA across 25 appearances last year.
- Following the trade, the Twins assigned Acton to their Class AAA team and transferred right-hander David Festa to the 60-day injured list.
- Minnesota enters the transaction with a 2-4 record this season as the team prepares for its home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
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