The Twins executed the largest deadline sell-off, trading Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. They also offloaded over $70MM of Carlos Correa's contract for no return, acquiring only minor leaguer Matt Mikulski. They traded Louis Varland, indicating a shift in strategy as he was controllable for five more seasons. The remaining bullpen is filled with journeymen, focusing now on evaluating young prospects such as Luke Keaschall and Zebby Matthews, while interest from teams like the Red Sox may resume in the offseason.
The Twins embarked on the biggest deadline sell-off, trading both Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, while dumping over $70MM of Carlos Correa's contract for no return. They exchanged Louis Varland, a controllable reliever for five more seasons, indicating a drastic change in strategy. The team is now left with journeymen and waiver pickups in their bullpen, while young players like Luke Keaschall and Zebby Matthews offer some intrigue for the rest of the season.
Minnesota decided that the volatility associated with any relief pitcher was enough to put Varland on the table. Despite significant roster changes, they did not trade further even with opportunities from teams like the Red Sox.
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