Twins in Wild-Card Race, Defense in Crisis | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

The Minnesota Twins are in a brutal spot, clinging to a wild-card race without a winning record as the league spirals into chaos. Their defense is a disaster—dead last in defensive runs saved—and injuries force constant, chaotic position shuffles that aren’t working. With the trade deadline looming, they need help in the infield and bullpen, but fixing the bullpen is a universal struggle. To win now and silence critics, they must buy—keeping key players like Joe Ryan and Ryan Jeffers, extending contracts to reward veterans who can mentor the young core and rebuild fan trust. Listen in…