The Minnesota Twins' trade of Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners before the 2024 season may serve as a blueprint for the team's upcoming offseason.
The trade signaled the organization's financial direction and how the front office would operate in the coming years.
As the Twins enter the 2026 season, they face a familiar financial situation, with the need to improve the roster without raising payroll.
The front office may need to get creative again this winter.
Author's summary: Twins' offseason strategy may rely on creative trades.