Twins president Derek Falvey has made it clear he wants to build around Minnesota's stars for the 2026 season rather than trade them. He said he intends to do so and has backed up his statement by acquiring first basemen Josh Bell and Eric Wagaman and righty reliever Eric Orze.
However, if the Twins aren't competing for a postseason spot when the July 31 Trade Deadline nears, Falvey will likely look to trade starting pitchers Joe Ryan and/or Pablo López, and maybe even center fielder Byron Buxton.
As for Ryan and López, the two aces' trade values likely increased after the Chicago Cubs gave up a haul, which included top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and minor league infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon, to acquire right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins.