In their hunt for relief help, the Minnesota Twins are showing interest in Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Daniel Hudson, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Hudson isn't the only Blue Jays pitcher who the Twins have targeted, as the AL Central contenders have previously considered closer Ken Giles and starter Marcus Stroman, Morosi notes.
After a rough start to the season, Hudson has settled down and become one of the more coveted middle relievers on the trade market, with the Boston Red Sox recently checking in as well.
Hudson has authored a 2.80 ERA over 45 innings, notching a pair of saves in the process. Batters are hitting .207 against the righty, who owns a 22.8 percent strikeout rate and 10.9 percent walk rate.
The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $1.5-million contract this past winter. With the Blue Jays posting a 39-65 record and sitting 28 1/2 games back of the first-place New York Yankees, Hudson is one of the most fungible assets on the market heading into the July 31 trade deadline.
