The Twins have signed a new former top prospect pitcher

The Twins have signed RHP Austin Adams, lately of Sugar Land Skeeters of the Independent Atlantic league.  The 32 year old Adams was in the Cleveland organization from his draft days (5th round, 2009) until 2016, making it as high as number 4 in the fangraphs Indian's prospect list for 2012.  Unfortunately he blew his shoulder that season and required surgery.  He returned with a high 90s fastball, a move to the pen from the rotation and a bad relationship with command. 

I suspect that Derek Falvey's knowledge of Adams might make him something more than AA depth, which is his current assignment.  

Twins Major and Minor League Activity and Transactions: 8/20

Here is the latest activity and transaction of the Minnesota Twins, including that of their Minor League affiliates:

• The Twins optioned RHP Tyler Duffey to Rochester Red Wings. (8/20)
• The Twins recalled LHP Stephen Gonsalves from Rochester Red Wings. (8/20)
• The Twins optioned RF Johnny Field to Rochester Red Wings. (8/19)
• The Twins recalled RHP Alan Busenitz from Rochester Red Wings.(8/19)
• The Twins activated RF Robbie Grossman from the 10-day disabled list.(8/19)
• The Twins placed RHP Ervin Santana on the 10-day disabled list(8/19) 
• RHP Johan Quezada assigned to single A Cedar Rapids Kernels from Advanced Rookie Elizabethton Twins. (8/18)
• Single A Cedar Rapids Kernels placed RHP Calvin Faucher on the 7-day disabled list. (8/17)
• Twins sent RF Robbie Grossman on a rehab assignment to AAA Rochester Red Wings. (8/16)
• Twins sent A+ LF Shane Carrier on a rehab assignment to Rookie GCL Twins. (8/16)
• LHP Lewis Thorpe assigned to AAA Rochester Red Wings from AA Chattanooga Lookouts (8/15) 
• AAA Rochester Red Wings placed RF Edgar Corcino on the 7-day disabled list. Right hand fracture. (/8/15)
• AAA Rochester Red Wings activated CF Byron Buxton from the 7-day disabled list (8/14)
• Single A Cedar Rapids Kernels activated C David Banuelos from the 7-day disabled list (8/14)