Notable Transactions
- January 14: Signed first baseman/outfielder Orlando Merced as a free agent.
- February 16: Traded second baseman Chuck Knoblauch to the New York Yankees in exchange for outfielder Brian Buchanan, shortstop Cristian Guzmán, pitcher Eric Milton, pitcher Danny Mota, and cash.
- April 3: Claimed pitcher Héctor Carrasco off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- May 26, 1998: Pitcher Doug Linton was signed as a Free Agent.
- July 31: Traded Merced and pitcher Greg Swindell to the Boston Red Sox for outfielder John Barnes, pitcher Matt Kinney, and Joe Thomas.
- August 25: Traded pitcher Mike Morgan to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later and cash. On November 3, the Cubs sent pitcher Scott Downs to the Twins to complete the trade.
- September 29: First baseman Scott Stahoviak granted free agency.
- September 30: Infielder Brent Gates granted free agency. He was re-signed on December 15.
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