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Five reasons the Twins should be better in 2027
Pablo López and Mick Abel are expected back by spring training as Minnesota adds young talent, bullpen help and payroll flexibility.
- Team owner Tom Pohlad pledged to increase payroll this offseason, stating that a $100 million budget "is not sufficient to be consistently competitive" in pursuit of 2027 playoff contention.
- After a September collapse, the Twins finished 2026 with a 77-85 record in third place, trailing the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in the American League Central Division.
- Defensive adjustments, including moving Brooks Lee to third base, improved the team after ranking 28th of 30 major league clubs. Manager Derek Shelton noted excitement for the young core, including Luke Keaschall.
- Relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman stabilized the bullpen with a 2.50 earned-run average after the trade deadline and should return to lead the relief corps. Veteran center fielder Byron Buxton is expected back after hip surgery.
- Prospects Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Kaelen Culpepper showed promise in the season's final weeks, providing optimism that the organization can build a consistent winning roster in 2027.
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Five reasons the Twins should be better in 2027
The Twins spent much of the 2026 season trying to chase down the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in the American League Central Division standings. They were unable to, and as a result they have watched from afar as their two division foes have duked it out for a trip to AL Championship Series.
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C 36%
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