Ranking Twins’ top 4 realistic free agent position player targets

Puckett's Pond's Jackson Kruse ranked the Minnesota Twins' top four realistic free-agent position player targets for the upcoming offseason as the team plans to increase payroll for 2027. Kruse lists catcher Ryan Jeffers, first baseman Ty France, catcher Carson Kelly, and catcher Tyler Stephenson as the primary targets.

Kruse argues that re-signing Jeffers on a shorter deal would be ideal, while France could offer elite defense at first base on a one- or two-year free-agent contract. If Jeffers departs, the writer suggests Kelly or Stephenson could be targeted as veteran catchers to pair with Victor Caratini until prospect Vahn Lackey reaches the majors.