Twins clear a spot on the pitching staff, designating Austin Voth for assignment and recalling Marco Raya for his big-league debut

The Minnesota Twins made a pair of roster adjustments on Wednesday, designating right-hander Austin Voth for assignment while recalling two pitchers from Triple-A for the active roster. The club also optioned young left-hander Kendry Rojas to Triple-A St. Paul, a move that tightens the Twins’ current bullpen and rotation depth while creating an immediate path for new arms to contribute.

Voth’s designation for assignment indicates that the Twins no longer want to keep him on the 40-man roster in his current form, at least not without first going through the DFA process. In MLB terms, that step begins a short window during which the organization can work toward a trade, release, or outright assignment depending on how roster rules shake out.

To replace Voth on the active roster, Minnesota recalled left-hander Kody Funderburk and right-hander Marco Raya from Triple-A. Both players now have the opportunity to show they can handle big-league hitters in whatever role the Twins decide they need most, whether that is middle relief, setup innings, or spot starts if the club’s staff usage requires it.

Raya’s recall is especially notable because the Twins are positioning him for the next phase of his development. According to the transaction report, Raya will be making his big league debut, with the expectation that it will begin the first time he takes the mound in the majors. The transition from Triple-A to MLB is often defined less by a pitcher’s past output and more by how quickly he adapts to command, sequencing, and pitch reputation at the highest level.

Rojas, meanwhile, will head back to St. Paul for more work. Optioning him keeps his development on schedule with the Twins while preserving a spot on the active roster for pitchers they believe are ready to contribute now. It also indicates Minnesota is balancing immediate needs against long-term bullpen planning, a common challenge as the season moves into its later months.

What to watch next is how Minnesota handles the remainder of Voth’s roster status during the DFA period. Because the Twins could explore trade options or another assignment path, Voth’s outcome could affect future bullpen flexibility and organizational depth. In the near term, Raya’s debut will also be a key storyline for the Twins’ staff, as the team will learn how well his repertoire and command translate against major-league lineups.

For Twins fans, Wednesday’s moves also clarify the short-term identity of the pitching mix: the club is willing to rotate arms quickly and give opportunities to recalled pitchers when roster space opens. Whether that results in a longer look at Raya and Funderburk beyond their first appearances will likely depend on how efficiently Minnesota can manage innings and matchups.