Keuchel did not exercise the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Twins on Friday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.
There could be a second opt-out date in the deal, but Keuchel will remain part of the Twins organization for the time being. The veteran left-hander has pitched well at Triple-A St. Paul, registering a 0.90 ERA and 17:8 K:BB in four starts covering 20 innings, but he hasn't had much success in the majors since 2020.