Players who played for the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets
84 players
84 players have played for both the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets. Jerry Koosman spent the most seasons with the two: 2 with the Minnesota Twins and 12 with the New York Mets. On a roster now: A.J. Minter, Daniel Duarte, and Gary Sanchez. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | MIN | NYM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Koosman | SP | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1967–1978 · 12 seasons |
| Michael Cuddyer | LF | 2001–2011 · 11 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Johan Santana | SP | 2000–2007 · 8 seasons | 2008–2012 · 4 seasons |
| Rick Aguilera | RP | 1990–1998 · 8 seasons | 1985–1988 · 4 seasons |
| Jorge Polanco | DH | 2014–2023 · 10 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Mike Pelfrey | SP | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2006–2012 · 7 seasons |
| LaTroy Hawkins | RP | 1995–2003 · 9 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Wally Backman | 3B | 1989 · 1 season | 1980–1988 · 9 seasons |
| Eduardo Escobar | 3B | 2012–2018 · 7 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Jesse Orosco | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1979–1987 · 8 seasons |
| Frank Viola | SP | 1982–1988 · 7 seasons | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Trevor May | RP | 2014–2020 · 6 seasons | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons |
| Brian Dozier | 2B | 2012–2018 · 7 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Terry Leach | RP | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1981–1988 · 6 seasons |
| Tim Teufel | 2B | 1983–1985 · 3 seasons | 1986–1990 · 5 seasons |
| Dillon Gee | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons |
| Mark Guthrie | RP | 1989–1994 · 6 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Juan Berenguer | RP | 1987–1990 · 4 seasons | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Anthony Swarzak | RP | 2009–2014 · 5 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Luis Castillo | 2B | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2007–2010 · 4 seasons |
| Scott Erickson | SP | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Rick Reed | SP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Pat Mahomes | RP | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Rene Rivera | C | 2011 · 1 season | 2016–2020 · 4 seasons |
| Jeff Reardon | RP | 1987–1989 · 3 seasons | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Roy Lee Jackson | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons |
| Mike Cubbage | 3B | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Eduardo Nunez | 2B | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Carlos Gomez | RF | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2007–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Addison Reed | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons |
| Bartolo Colon | SP | 2017 · 1 season | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Tommy Milone | SP | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| R.A. Dickey | SP | 2009 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Philip Humber | SP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Alex Ochoa | RF | 1998 · 1 season | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons |
| David West | RP | 1990–1992 · 3 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Billy Beane | RF | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Marshall | RP | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Sergio Ferrer | — | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1978–1979 · 2 seasons |
| Bob Miller | P | 1968–1969 · 2 seasons | 1962–1974 · 2 seasons |
| A.J. Minter | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Joe Smith | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Wilson Ramos | C | 2010 · 1 season | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Hector Santiago | RP | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Ryan O'Rourke | RP | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Juan Centeno | C | 2016 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jon Rauch | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Brian Buchanan | OF | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Mauro Gozzo | RP | 1992 · 1 season | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Tom Edens | RP | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Junior Ortiz | C | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Kelvin Torve | 1B | 1988 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| John Christensen | RF | 1988 · 1 season | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons |
| Randy Niemann | RP | 1987 · 1 season | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons |
| Rich Chiles | — | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons | 1973 · 1 season |
| Daniel Duarte | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Eric Orze | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Luis Garcia | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Erasmo Ramirez | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Genesis Cabrera | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Harrison Bader | CF | 2025 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Jose Urena | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Gary Sanchez | C | 2022 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Billy Hamilton | RF | 2022 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Tyler Clippard | RP | 2020 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Adam Wilk | SP | 2017 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Neil Ramirez | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Blaine Boyer | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Tim Stauffer | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Sean Henn | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jason Pridie | CF | 2008 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Henry Blanco | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Livan Hernandez | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Luis I Ayala | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 2004 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| James Baldwin | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jose Parra | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| David Lamb | SS | 2002 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Bill Latham | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1985 · 1 season |
| Tim Corcoran | 1B | 1981 · 1 season | 1986 · 1 season |
| Mac Scarce | P | 1978 · 1 season | 1975 · 1 season |
| Joe Grzenda | P | 1969 · 1 season | 1967 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.