Overview
- General manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday that the Minnesota Twins will be buyers at the early‑August trade deadline after a recent surge pushed them back into the wild‑card race.
- The team is 54-54 following a comeback win over Kansas City and sits a half‑game out of the third American League wild‑card spot, which prompted the shift from a preseason sell posture.
- Zoll identified the bullpen as the clear priority for upgrades and said the club will focus on adding relievers to improve late‑game pitching.
- The Twins signaled they do not want to trade catcher Ryan Jeffers and will look for creative paths to add help, including moving pieces from the major‑league roster or promoting Triple‑A prospects like Walker Jenkins or Kaelen Culpepper if openings arise.
- Zoll said ownership is aligned with the plan and warned the trade market is still taking shape, meaning timing, cost and short‑term performance will determine how aggressively Minnesota pursues deals before Aug. 3.