The Twins came into the offseason with very few needs as a whole. They were set to lose Gray and Maeda and Mahle to free agency. This was planned in advance with Lopez extension and the return of Paddack with his extension and the development of Varland. To get into the season the Twins felt that they needed at least 1 depth starter to make it to at least the trade deadline where they could trade for the pitcher, they need for the post season run. That is how I view what has happened so far
Minnesota Twins: Royce Lewis recalled James outman DFA'ed Per Aaron Gleeman. Lewis slashed .303/.443/.900 in his short stint in St Paul. While outman struggled at the plate. Lewis has been open and is expected to play 1st and 2 base in the long term.