Overview

• Sources say bids could emerge within weeks as the Pohlad family, with Allen & Company leading the process, seeks a $1.7 billion sale.
• The front office executed an unprecedented deadline teardown, trading 11 players including star closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies and shortstop Carlos Correa to the Astros.
• The moves trimmed tens of millions in salary obligations to address a debt load estimated between $425 million and $452 million.
• Bidding groups include a consortium led by former Twins players and local investors, all having visited Target Field for negotiations.
• Fans have voiced anger on social media as the Twins, at 51–58 and out of playoff contention, begin a rebuild.