The 29-year-old Margot just joined the Dodgers two months ago with starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow in a trade with Tampa Bay. Margot hit .264 with a .686 OPS in 99 games for the Rays last season while playing centre field and right field. He has also played left field.

“A guy that can complement your very well against left-handed pitching,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He helps you in the middle of the field. He does a lot of things skill-set wise. We talked about rounding our team out with the right kinds of players, he is that kind of player. He’s a great character add for our team off the field and in the clubhouse.”

Margot made his major league debut with San Diego in 2016 and was the primary centre fielder for the Padres from 2017-19, before being traded to the Rays. In 788 major league games, Margot has batted .255 with a .694 OPS, 52 home runs and 91 stolen bases.

“Normally at that age, some guys are really slowing down. He’s not,” Baldelli said. “His foot speed is literally pretty close to what it’s been previously and he’s a really good athlete.”

Margot has a $10 million salary this season as part of $19 million, two-year contract he signed with the Rays, a deal that includes a $12 million mutual option for 2025 with a $2 million buyout. If the buyout is not exercised, the Rays must pay the Dodgers an additional $2 million as part of the Glasnow trade.