On February 3, 1987, the Minnesota Twins acquire relief ace Jeff Reardon from the Montreal Expos for pitcher Neal Heaton, catcher Jeff Reed, and two minor league players. Reardon will save 31 games for the Twins and help the franchise to its first World Championship.
Minnesotaās new closer will average nearly 35 saves each season during his three years with the club, including 42 during his All-Star campaign in 1988.