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Twins to pursue trades ahead of August 3 deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:27 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Twins to pursue trades ahead of August 3 deadline

Summary

The Minnesota Twins plan to be buyers as the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3. Currently holding a 54-54 record, the Twins are only 0.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League Wild Card spot and 2 games back from the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. This marks a significant shift from last season when the team traded many players during a firesale. General Manager Jeremy Zoll indicated that the primary focus will be on bolstering the bullpen, while catcher Ryan Jeffers is likely to remain with the team during this period.

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•Twins have a 54-54 record and are vying for a playoff spot.
•GM Jeremy Zoll emphasizes improving the bullpen before the deadline.
•Catcher Ryan Jeffers is expected to stay despite trade speculation.

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6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Twins Will Be Trade Deadline Buyers

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Twins are set to be trade deadline buyers as the team is surprisingly in the thick of the American League playoff race.Last season, the Twins essentially had a firesale as the team traded basically anyone on their roster who had trade value. The club was expected to be one of the worst teams […] The post Twins Will Be Trade Deadline Buyers appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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