What the Jorge Polanco Trade Can Teach Us About Minnesota Twins’ Upcoming Offseason
To improve the roster without raising payroll, Minnesota’s front office may need to get creative again this winter.
A recent trade provides a blueprint for the team's financial direction and operation in the coming years.
The Ownership Caused Payroll Problem
Heading into the 2026 season, the Twins find themselves in a familiar financial position.
The trade of Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners before the 2024 season signaled the organization’s financial direction.
It was a signal about the organization’s financial direction and how the front office would be forced to operate in the coming years.
The team's front office may use this trade as a guide for the upcoming offseason.
Author's summary: Twins' offseason strategy may rely on creative moves.