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KC Native Bortka Signs with Twins

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Josh Bortka is going from his hometown team to affiliated baseball. The hard-throwing Kansas City Monarchs right-hander has had his contract transferred to the Minnesota Twins organization, the club announced Thursday. Bortka will report to Single-A Fort Myers in the Florida State League. The 25-year-old made one appearance with the Monarchs in 2025, tossing 1.2 hitless innings and striking out two... Full Story