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Pohlads to Retain Twins Control with Minority Investor Deal

The move aims to reduce roughly $400 million in franchise debt under terms that require MLB approval.

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Overview

  • After exploring full-sale options, the Pohlad family has opted to bring in two limited-partnership investor groups instead.
  • One group comprises Twin Cities-based investors and the other an unnamed East Coast family with no future control rights.
  • The funds raised will pay down approximately $400 million of team debt at an implied valuation at or above $1.7 billion.
  • Each agreement bars a path to control and awaits Major League Baseball approval before completion.
  • The announcement follows a significant roster teardown at the trade deadline and MLB’s takeover of Twins game production after Diamond Sports Group’s struggles.