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5 questions for the Twins to answer this winter

This story was excerpted from Matthew Leach’s Twins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:11 PM
5 questions for the Twins to answer this winter
Key Things to Know
  • Matthew Leach outlines five major questions facing the Minnesota Twins regarding their roster and payroll this winter.
  • The Twins face potential free agency for catcher Ryan Jeffers alongside a thin open market at the position.
  • A crowded starting rotation could prompt the front office to trade veteran starters approaching 2027 free agency.
The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB.com's Matthew Leach outlines five major roster and financial questions facing the Minnesota Twins this offseason following an unsuccessful campaign. The key issues include addressing the catcher position with Ryan Jeffers entering free agency, managing a crowded starting rotation featuring multiple impending free agents, resolving an outfield logjam, determining Royce Lewis' role, and clarifying the team's overall payroll budget.

Leach notes that the Twins may consider trading from areas of depth, such as starting pitching and the outfield, to fill other roster gaps. Additionally, general manager Jeremy Zoll has authority to tender a qualifying offer to Jeffers if deemed appropriate, while chairman Tom Pohlad has stated his intention to invest meaningfully in the upcoming payroll.

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