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Twins turn focus to young players after disappointing season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Twins turn focus to young players after disappointing season

Summary

The Minnesota Twins are shifting their focus to their younger roster after struggling to remain competitive late in the season. Following the Aug. 3 trade deadline, the team went 17-26, hampered by injuries to key players including Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton, both critical to the team's performance. Ryan was sidelined for a month with a glute strain and has not regained form since returning, while Buxton underwent season-ending hip surgery. Multiple relievers continued to underperform, leading to a disappointing finish that ended playoff aspirations. The team is now likely to begin preparations for the 2027 season with its younger core.

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•Twins posted a 17-26 record after the trade deadline
•Joe Ryan struggled after returning from injury
•Byron Buxton underwent season-ending hip surgery
•Inconsistent bullpen performance added to struggles
•Twins will prioritize developing younger players for 2027

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5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Twins Will Turn to Young Core in 2027 After Late-Season Collapse

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The Minnesota Twins entered the Aug. 3 trade deadline at 56-57, just one game out of the final American League wild-card spot. With the postseason within reach, the Twins added pitchers A.J. Minter, Jeff Hoffman and Dean Kremer in an effort to strengthen their pitching staff and make a playoff push. Instead, Minnesota went in the […] The post Twins Will Turn to Young Core in 2027 After Late-Season Collapse appeared first on The Lead.
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