Free-agent designated hitter/first baseman Mike Ford signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source.

Nabs NRI deal with Minnesota

After watching several rounds of first basemen musical chairs play out over the past few weeks through free agency and trades, which includes Carlos Santana departing to sign with a division rival, there is a growing possibility the Twins might have to fill their vacancy internally.