Can the Twins Compete in 2026? At all? A response.

[stringer bell]

Baltimore in '22 and KC and Detroit in '24 are examples of teams that jumped into contention when they were supposedly retooling. In all three cases a lot went right, including health, for them to make the playoffs, but it can be done. 

[Doctor Wu]

We went from last to first in 1991 (okay, that was more than a few years ago) but it can happen again. Hey, this is baseball and all sorts of weird and wonderful things can happen. I wouldn't bet much money that the Twins can compete and make the playoffs next season, but I ALWAYS have hope. 

[tony&rodney]

On 9/5/2025 at 5:40 PM, DocBauer said:

Now imagine Lewis and Wallner rebound, and Lee keeps progressing.

Every person on Twins Daily has a different idea on how the Twins "can" improve enough from now until next season to actually compete. Compete is a loose term itself, but it might be fair to suggest an 81 win team is competitive.

I'm hoping that there are teams with talented players who have a real desire to acquire several current Twins. The return from dealing Ryan should be real talent, a top 10 global prospect or an already established regular similar to Jarren Duran. All of Jeffers, Lee, Lewis, and Wallner could have teams interested and willing to exchange real talent for these players. Whatever happens before the 2026 campaign, I'm hoping for some change that results in a team that can catch and throw the ball at an above average level, runs the bases skillfully, and hits at an average level. The idea in my head results in a team that can compete. I don't see the current product as competitive.

[tony&rodney]

On 9/5/2025 at 5:40 PM, DocBauer said:

Now imagine Lewis and Wallner rebound, and Lee keeps progressing.

edited to remove a double post .... an error on my part ..... which means this fan has caught the virus too ...

[Irishman]

With Pohlad owning the team, they won't get better next year.   

Best way to do it is defund Pohlad.  Don't come to Target Field.    Pohlad doesn't care about winning or losing.  Pohlad just want to make M-O-N-E-Y.  Freaking Pohlad!!!!