The Twins “have checked in on” Justin Upton now that the veteran outfielder has hit the open market, SKOR North’s Darren Wolfson reports.  The Angels designated Upton for assignment last week and then released him after he cleared DFA waivers.

Should Minnesota or any other team sign Upton, they would only owe him a prorated minimum salary.  The Angels are still responsible for the remainder of the $28MM owed to Upton for the 2022 season (minus that minimum salary).  As such, it isn’t surprising that Upton sailed through the waiver wire without a claim, as any club claiming Upton would’ve absorbed that entire salary.