By adding Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer without subtracting any major leaguers, the front office gave the Twins a real chance to grab a playoff spot.
Zoll said adding pitching, and specifically bullpen help, "will be a clear focus." But the status of catcher Ryan Jeffers, an impending free agent, is still up in the air.
In the span of 72 hours last July, the Twins shed over $125 million and traded 11 players, including Carlos Correa, Louis Varland, Jhoan Duran, and Griffin Jax.
Why do things feel different for the Twins despite having nearly the same record as this same point last season? And what are their playoff chances at the break?
In a scenario reminiscent of the 2023 draft that landed them Walker Jenkins, the Twins chose third from a class with three consensus standout prospects.
