I absolutely disliked this hasty, last-minute, deadline trade for many reasons. Yes, you got a solid pitching prospect in Kendry Rojas and a possible usable outfielder in Alan Roden, but the optics are just awful. Varland was nowhere near his peak trade value as he was next in line to take over the closer role. He was inexpensive, his analytics were on the rise and the Minnesota roots made him a hometown favorite. In the present, the Twins got fleeced as both prospects are still in the development process. Varland and France are plug-and-play ready for the ascending Blue Jays.
After the dust settled: Reactions to the Twins' trades with grades
