Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Yoendrys Gómez, 26-year-old right-handed pitcher, was acquired by the Minnesota Twins from the Tampa Bay Rays in May 2026 after being designated for assignment. The former Yankees prospect has struggled to establish himself in the majors across four seasons with the Yankees, Dodgers, White Sox, and Rays. He has pitched 93.1 MLB innings with a 5.11 ERA. In 2026, he has appeared in 12 games with a 5.68 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 13 strikeouts and 10 walks in 19.0 innings pitched. His minor league numbers show more promise with a 3.12 ERA in 130 Triple-A innings and a 28.9% strikeout rate, though his 11% walk rate remains elevated. The Twins will likely utilize him in a long relief role.
Strengths
- + Strong minor league strikeout rate of 28.9% in Triple-A
- + Acquired by Twins for organizational depth and potential development
- + Young at 26 years old with time to develop
- + Experience across multiple MLB organizations provides versatility
Weaknesses
- - Career 5.11 ERA in 93.1 MLB innings indicates significant struggles at the major league level
- - 2026 ERA of 5.68 with 1.53 WHIP shows continued poor performance
- - Exhausted final option season in 2024, limiting organizational flexibility
- - Elevated walk rate of 10.5% in majors and 11% in minors suggests control issues
- - Subpar 20.2% strikeout rate and 32.7% ground ball rate in majors
- - Designated for assignment by Rays before acquisition, indicating low organizational confidence
- - Has not been able to establish himself despite being a former notable prospect
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