Scouting Report: Ofreidy Gomez

Summary

Yoendrys Gómez, 26-year-old right-handed pitcher, was acquired by the Minnesota Twins from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations after being designated for assignment. Gómez was once a notable prospect with the Yankees but has struggled to establish himself in the majors. He has pitched for the Yankees, Dodgers, White Sox, and Rays over four seasons. With the Rays in 2026, he posted a 6.23 ERA (7.30 FIP) across 17⅓ innings in nine games, allowing 5 home runs while striking out just 13 and walking 10. Over his MLB career (93⅓ innings), he has a 5.11 ERA with a 20.2% strikeout rate, 10.5% walk rate, and 32.7% ground ball rate—all subpar metrics. However, his minor league numbers show promise: in 130 Triple-A innings, he has a 3.12 ERA with a 28.9% strikeout rate, though his 11% walk rate remains elevated. The Twins plan to use him primarily in a long relief role.