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It has been made clear that the Minnesota Twins are open for business . The reality that they would be sellers took shape as the team struggled to win games out of the All-Star Break. On Monday the pieces started moving when Chris Paddack was dealt to the Detroit Tigers .
Selling off impending free agents is one thing. If Derek Falvey wants to really shake things up and generate a sizable return, then controllable assets are the focal point.
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Joe Ryan is arguably the best asset potentially on the trade block. Relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax aren't far behind. According to a new report, contenders have Falvey's phone ablaze in their pursuit of everything the Twins have to offer.
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The hope was that the Minnesota Twins could be good this season. That hasn't happened and it's why they are sellers. That doesn't mean they don't have good pieces and former general manager Jim Bowden says top contenders are coming for everyone.
The #RedSox #Yankees #BlueJays #Phillies and #Mariners are speed dialing the #Twins at an annoying level with continued interest in Joe Ryan, basically their whole bullpen, Willi Castro and Harrison Bader . Twins could end up being the headliner at the deadline as talks heat up…
— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) July 29, 2025
Bowden mentions the Red Sox , Yankees , and Blue Jays which is virtually the entire competitive group in the AL East. The Phillies and Mariners also have significant hopes on competing for a World Series this season.
He's not alone in suggesting the Twins are continuing to work on moves. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi lists additional teams calling on different pieces from Minnesota.
The Twins are not done making trades, after yesterday's deal with the Tigers.
The Cubs , Blue Jays and Dodgers have checked in on the Minnesota bullpen arms.
Harrison Bader is a popular name today, too. @MLBNetwork— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2025
Those teams could use any number of the assets the Minnesota Twins have on the table. Falvey is in an interesting position because his best assets cover virtually any need for a contender. There is starting pitching, leverage bullpen arms, and impending free agent bats.
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Prior to talks heating up Bowden suggested the Los Angeles Dodgers should pull off a blockbuster with multiple Twins players going out west. We have seen Harrison Bader mentioned as a candidate for the Dodgers as well.
When there is this much smoke regarding so many of Minnesota's players it's hard to think that a multitude of them won't change teams. Falvey could have a really busy Thursday if more deals aren't done before deadline day.
MN Twins must control the market
When fielding calls on expiring contracts there isn't much control a team can have. That said, Bader, Willi Castro, and Danny Coulombe all look like premier options as rentals. Minnesota should be out to try and extract the best return possible.
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Regarding either Duran or Jax, teams have to have amped up their efforts in the wake of Emmanuel Clase's suspension . The Guardians closer is not a trade candidate any longer, and that puts an even greater target on the Twins top two arms. The front office should be asking for the moon and watching someone pay in the stars.
Jhoan Duran , 101mph Fastball and 98mph Splinker, Overlay.
Good luck. 😯 pic.twitter.com/NeJkELwvUd— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 26, 2025
I hesitate to think that trading Joe Ryan is a great idea. He would unquestionably net the MN Twins a massive return. His acquisition was also the best move this regime has ever made on the trade market. However, Ryan could be part of the next competitive team. His return could also work out like the two top 100 prospects Minnesota received for Jose Berrios ( Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson ).
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At the end of the deadline, Minnesota is going to have more than just Paddack having changed allegiances. They can't look back at the results and be happy that they cleared salary for ownership though. It has to mean more, especially with this much interest.
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