Aggressive Minnesota Twins looking to bolster roster further after acquiring Dean Kremer
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins have made two trades in two days, acquiring relief pitcher A.J. Minter from the Mets and starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Orioles, signaling a push to strengthen their roster for the playoff stretch.
- Despite Kremer's struggles this season, the Twins value his experience to ease the workload of rookie Connor Prielipp and add depth to their starting rotation.
- Twins chairman Tom Pohlad has authorized increased payroll spending to make aggressive moves, aiming to rebuild trust with players and fans after disappointing previous trade deadlines.
- The team is actively seeking to add a right-handed, late-inning reliever before the Monday trade deadline to bolster the bullpen, with potential targets including veterans like Jeff Hoffman and Emilio Pagán.
- Players and management express optimism about the recent acquisitions and the team's direction, reflecting a commitment to investing in the roster for postseason success.
