Twins aim for bullpen help after narrow win over Royals
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Minnesota Twins improved to.500 with a last-minute victory against the Kansas City Royals, thanks to a two-run double from Royce Lewis in the ninth inning. This win puts the Twins just half a game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot. Following this success, the Twins are reportedly focused on acquiring bullpen assistance, retracting plans to trade their ace and star catcher. The team is actively seeking improvements as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Twins defeated Royals with a walk-off double from Royce Lewis
- •Team record now stands at.500
- •Twins within half a game of AL Wild Card spot
- •Focus on acquiring bullpen help ahead of trade deadline
- •Ace and star catcher likely taken off trade market
- 2:55 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Twins To Buy At Deadline, Targeting Bullpen Help - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Twins are back to .500 and pushing in for bullpen help, likely taking their ace and star catcher off the trade market.
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