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New Minnesota Twins' reliever Justin Topa is nearing his season debut after making another rehab appearance on Friday night. He's been battling a knee issue since spring training.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / 18 hours ago

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Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 26

Justin Topa’s First Rehab Outing Shows Progress Twins Are Looking For

Justin Topa made his first rehab appearance in St. Paul on Thursday night. Hear what he shared with Twins Daily's Theo Tollefson after the game on where he's at with his pitch command and health.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Twins to place RP Justin Topa on 15-Day IL

The Twins’ injury-riddled bullpen has lost another pitcher, as right-hander Justin Topa will start the season on the 15-day injured list due to left knee tendinitis.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 24

Justin Topa to Start Season on IL

The veteran reliever makes his way to the Twins Cities. EDIT: An earlier version of this post said the Twins signed Jesse Chavez. This was erroneous reporting by Twins Daily which they've since walked back.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7

Derek Falvey Says Minnesota Twins are Still Working on More Potential Moves

The Minnesota Twins have had a mostly motionless offseason, outside of two signings they announced on Wednesday, (1B) Carlos Santana and (RP) Jay Jackson,

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / January 31

Justin Topa Could Be Minnesota’s Emilio Pagan Upgrade

The Minnesota Twins made their first big move of the offseason on Monday when they traded Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. The Twins also addressed some areas of need by adding a depth pitcher to the rotation (Anthony DeSclafani), a top-100 prospect (Gabriel Gonzalez), and a minor-league flier for the pitching staff (Darren Bowen).

Seattle Mariners News / FanNation Fastball / January 30

Seattle Mariners' Reliever Expresses Sadness on Social Media Over Big Trade on Monday

The Seattle Mariners traded away reliever Justin Topa on Monday night to the Minnesota Twins as part of a five-player deal that netted the M's second baseman Jorge Polanco.

MLB News / Twins Daily / January 30

What Do the Twins Have in Reliever Justin Topa?

How significant of a role will the recently acquired reliever play for the Twins in 2024, and which matchups suit him best?

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Mariners acquire former All-Star in trade with Twins

The Twins have been trying to shop former All-Star second baseman Jorge Polanco this offseason, and it looks like they have finally found a taker.

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Marlins still exploring infield, bullpen markets

It’s been an active two weeks for the Mariners, who’ve recently signed Mitch Garver to a two-year deal and shipped out Robbie Ray and Jose Caballero in trades that brought Mitch Haniger, Anthony DeSclafani and Luke Raley back to Seattle.

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Seattle Mariners News / FanNation Fastball / October 19

Seattle Mariners Reliever Takes Subtle Shot at Gold Glove Voting on Social Media

On Wednesday afternoon, the finalists were announced for the Gold Glove Awards. You can see that full list here. Evidently, not everyone was happy with how the finalists shook out, including Seattle Mariners reliever Justin Topa.

MLB News / Seattle Sports / September 27

Dusty Baker ‘tired’ of Astros getting hit? His pitchers hit Mariners more

In the second game of the Seattle Mariners’ all-important series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, a pair of Astros had to wear some pitches from M’s relievers.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

The Mariners' bullpen upgrades are paying off

The Mariners' quiet offseason bullpen upgrades are paying off

The Mariners hold a tight lead in the AL West with less than a month to go. While certainly not assured, they’ve got a real shot at securing their first division title in over two decades.

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MLB News / FanNation Fastball / September 3

Seattle Mariners Reliever Makes Hard-to-Believe History with Win vs. New York Mets on Saturday

The Seattle Mariners earned a critical win on Saturday night over the New York Mets. The final score was 8-7 as the M's broke a 7-7 tie in the top of the ninth inning on a home run by J.P.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 28

All that glitters is Justin Topaz

The cut gem of the 2023 Mariners bullpen. In the seventh inning of the Friday night game in Houston a week and a half back, with Bryce Miller cruising through the Astros order, Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais went to the bullpen.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Mariners reveal updated plan for starting pitching rotation

Despite season-ending injuries to Robbie Ray, Marco Gonzales and Easton McGee, the Mariners boast one of the deepest rotations in baseball, and they plan on taking advantage of that.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 7, 2023

Mariners acquire RHP Justin Topa from Brewers

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Justin Topa from Milwaukee on Saturday in exchange for minor league pitcher Joseph Hernandez. Topa, 31, went 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA in seven relief appearances for the Brewers this past season.