The Twins added six prospects to their 40-man roster, shielding them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft, and swung a trade for reliever Eric Orze from Tampa Bay, making for a busy Tuesday.

The Twins need to rebuild their bullpen after trading away five relievers at last season’s deadline, and Orze, a right-handed reliever who split last year between Triple-A and the majors, should figure into their plans next season.

Orze posted a 3.02 earned-run average in 33 games for the Rays last season. The Illinois native, who was a fifth-round draft pick in 2020, threw 41 2/3 innings for the Rays and picked up three saves, including one in a July game against the Twins.

The Twins traded minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting, who pitched at Class A and Class-A Advanced last year, to acquire him.

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