The Minnesota Twins’ performance at the trade deadline could be characterized in two ways. On one hand, they added a pair of solid relievers to their struggling bullpen. On the other, two of their biggest competitors, the Cleveland Indians, and Houston Astros, upgraded their biggest weaknesses by making blockbuster trades.
While the Twins’ deadline deals could be considered a success, they also missed a major opportunity to make a statement and really go all-in for 2019. With a roster that leads the major leagues in home runs and is in the mix to claim home-field advantage in the American League, a blockbuster deal could have put this team in pure contender mode.