1 realistic trade, 1 bold trade, and 1 trade mistake Twins could make at the GM meetings

Jackson Kruse outlines potential trade scenarios for the Minnesota Twins during the 2026 General Manager Meetings ahead of the December 1 lockout. The writer suggests trading outfielder Trevor Larnach for bullpen relief, proposing a bold pursuit of Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte, and warning against trading pitcher Joe Ryan before the lockout begins.

Kruse argues moving Larnach makes sense given the club's outfield depth and bullpen needs following free agency departures. Meanwhile, Marte is under contract through 2030 but possesses a full no-trade clause. For Ryan, who has one year of team control remaining, Kruse argues waiting until after the lockout would yield a better return than rushed pre-lockout restrictions allow.