The Minnesota Twins, led by General Manager Derek Falvey, have a history of making significant moves in the late stages of the offseason. As Falvey's successor, Jeremy Zoll, steps into the lead role, the team faces the challenge of balancing an unfinished and imbalanced roster. With the season fast approaching, the Twins could still make some bold moves before Opening Day. Here are five potential moves that could shape the team's future and provide a sense of direction and long-term vision:
Trading Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez: The Twins have two premier starting pitchers, but with Detroit's recent additions of Framber Valdez and Tarik Skubal, the team might consider trading one of them. Trading Ryan or Lopez could open up more innings for young arms and bring in a haul to bolster the team's post-2026 outlook.
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Trading Trevor Larnach: The Twins need to move Larnach or someone else in the lefty-swinging 1B/DH/COF mix. Trading him for a decent middle reliever would be a smart move, but the front office is struggling to find takers for its superfluous lefty corner bat.
Signing Michael Kopech: The Twins have been given the green-light to pursue a somewhat sizable investment in Kopech, a top-50 free agent. While he's been oft-injured and rarely good, the 29-year-old righty offers undeniable upside with his bigtime fastball, providing a chance to bolster the relief pitching outlook via free agency.
Long-term contract for Luke Keaschall or Walker Jenkins: Extending young players and even yet-to-debut players on long-term deals has become in-vogue for MLB teams. This move would generate positive headlines and back up the Twins' commitment to building from within and getting behind the talent they draft and develop.
