Twins Trade Nearly Half Roster in MLB Deadline Overhaul

The Minnesota Twins executed a major roster overhaul at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, trading away nine players in roughly 24 hours as part of a fire sale. Key departures included shortstop Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros, closer Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, and reliever Griffin Jax to the Tampa Bay Rays, with the Twins receiving several top prospects such as Rays starter Taj Bradley in return. The team's motivation for the aggressive selling spree was largely financial, as the franchise is reportedly over $400 million in debt and up for sale, with these moves aimed at saving money and building a younger, controllable core. Despite the extensive trades, the Twins retained some key players like All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan and plan to rebuild around a core including Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Pablo Lopez. The trades primarily benefited contending teams like the Astros, Phillies, and Blue Jays, who bolstered their rosters for postseason pushes. While the sell-off diminishes the Twins' competitiveness in the short term, it potentially makes the team more attractive to future buyers and positions them for a fresh start.