Tristan Gray

The Twins announced they’ve traded infielder Vidal Bruj n to the Mets for cash. Minnesota designated him for assignment yesterday when they acquired a different utility player, Tristan Gray, in a trade with Boston. The Mets have not announced the move and will need to designate someone themselves to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bruj n is…

The Twins announced they’ve traded infielder Vidal Bruj n to the Mets for cash. Minnesota designated him for assignment yesterday when they acquired a different utility player, Tristan Gray, in a trade with Boston. The Mets have not announced the move and will need to designate someone themselves to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bruj n is…

Infielder Tristan Gray, who hit .231 in 30 games last season, was traded from the Red Sox to the Twins in exchange for minor league catcher Nate Baez.

The Red Sox acquired Gray from the Rays in November, but they now need a 40-man roster spot to sign Ranger Suarez officially, so Gray will land in Minnesota. The 29-year-old is a good defender at multiple infield positions, but hit .207/.264/.369 in 122 plate appearances over three seasons with the Rays. He may fulfill the role in Minnesota that Willi Castro left behind, but he won't bring near the same offensive value.

The Twins just claimed Brujan off waivers from the Braves last week, but he will now be waived to make room for Tristan Gray, who was acquired from the Red Sox this morning. Gray is a superior defender to Brujan and potentially fits better as a utility infielder.