Update 16:24: The Twins officially announce the Thome deal. The deal will be official after a physical is completed.

Update 16:23: Neal says that Thome can make up to $750,000 in performance bonuses.

Update 1/26 15:17: According to LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune, the deal is for $1.5 million in base salary plus a chance to earn $700,000 in incentives.

1/26 15:12: Kelsie Smith of the Pioneer Press reports that the Twins have agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden deal with Jim Thome. Detailed financial terms are not available.

Thome is a career .277 hitter with 564 home runs and 1565 RBIs. Despite the Twins already having a DH in Jason Kubel, Thome would provide the team another left-handed option off the bench. You can see Thome’s contract history and statistics here.