What the Jorge Polanco Trade Can Teach Us About Minnesota Twins’ Upcoming Offseason

What the Jorge Polanco Trade Can Teach Us About Minnesota Twins’ Upcoming Offseason

To improve the roster without raising payroll, Minnesota’s front office may need to get creative again this winter. Does a recent trade provide a blueprint?

The Minnesota Twins traded Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners before the 2024 season, signaling the organization’s financial direction and how the front office would operate in the coming years.

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