Overview

• The Twins traded 40 percent of their active roster at the July 31 deadline, dealing veterans such as Carlos Correa, Jhoan Durán, Ty France, Willi Castro and Harrison Bader to contenders.
• Dodgers broadcasters Stephen Nelson and Jessica Mendoza said they felt bad for Twins fans, questioning how an organization could field a competitive roster after trading away so many core players.
• Standout reliever Griffin Jax requested a trade hours before the deadline and was sent to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for top prospect Taj Bradley.
• Minnesota’s front office under Derek Falvey has begun integrating the acquired prospects and outlining a multi-year rebuild plan.
• Analysts and fans continue to scrutinize the fire sale’s long-term impact on team morale and competitive prospects.