The Minnesota Twins had a chance to improve their club at the trade deadline. The only addition made came in the form of middling reliever Trevor Richards . At the time, president of baseball operations, Derek Falvey, suggested that ownership was on board to spend if the right opportunity came along.
Of course, fans and media alike remain skeptical as to the truth in that statement. But..
. he and the Pohlads could still have one last chance to prove they care about winning in October. Waiver claims could benefit Minnesota Twins At every turn the Twins continue to fumble goodwill opportunities with their fan base.
This offseason the they scaled back payroll by $30 million. Then, they failed to make a move at the deadline, in large part because of their refusal to take on any additional salary. Although the trade deadline has passed, the waiver wire is still available.
Not only that, but their could be some intriguing names coming available soon. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal touched on teams, specifically the Texas Rangers, that may be willing to shed talent, specifically pitchers, in order to lower their luxury tax burden. Clubs would save only about one-sixth of players’ remaining salaries in 2024 if they dump them before the Aug.
31 deadline for playoff eligibility. But say the Rangers succeeded in purging four potential free-agent pitchers — lefty Andrew Heaney and righty relievers David Robertson , Kirby Yates and José Leclerc . They would pocket almost $6 million.
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