Twins, Dodgers Discuss Major Multi-Player Trade Amid Playoff Race

The Minnesota Twins are actively considering trading several players, including relievers Jhoan Duran and Danny Coulombe, and utility player Willi Castro, as they sit below .500 and outside the playoff spots. The New York Yankees have shown interest in acquiring Duran and Coulombe to bolster their bullpen, which currently has the lowest velocity in baseball. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers, struggling with bullpen performance and offensive production this season, are also linked to a potential blockbuster trade with the Twins involving Duran, Griffin Jax, and Castro in exchange for top prospects including Josue De Paula and Jackson Ferris. Former MLB executive Jim Bowden highlights that Duran and Jax are high-impact relievers under contract through 2027, while Castro would be a rental option. The Dodgers see this trade as a chance to strengthen their bullpen and lineup, especially by replacing Michael Conforto in left field. The Twins are balancing the potential to sell expiring contracts while still maintaining a chance to make the playoffs, as they have done previously under similar circumstances.