Twins Roundup, Nov 2: 2027 Rotation Outlook, Payroll Plans, Pagan Re-Sign Consideration

[Twins Daily]

Here is some of the latest Twins analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup covers the Twins' potential payroll increase, the 2006 team's hardware, 2027 rotation projections, bullpen target Emilio Pagan, and the 2026-2027 offseason calendar, featuring players like Joe Ryan, Johan Santana, and Justin Morneau.

• What will the Twins’ payroll look like next season? (Pioneer Press $$$). Notes that the Twins' payroll may rise next season, citing owner Tom Pohlad's statement about increasing investment, while highlighting the team's current financial position, roster needs, and uncertainty due to potential CBA changes.
• Four 2006 Twins took home hardware (Twinkie Town). Notes that the 2006 Minnesota Twins season produced the most hardware-heavy year in franchise history, highlighting Justin Morneau's AL MVP, Johan Santana's AL Cy Young, Joe Mauer's AL batting title, and Torii Hunter's sixth consecutive Gold Glove.
• Projecting Twins' 2027 Opening Day starting rotation with players currently on roster (Puckett's Pond). Projects the Twins' 2027 starting rotation based on current roster, noting potential injuries and contract situations could weaken depth, with Joe Ryan, Pablo López, and Taj Bradley likely as top three starters, while Mick Abel and Dean Kremer are projected as the fourth and fifth starters.
• Twins have another bullpen target after former Minnesota righty Emilio Pagán's decision (Puckett's Pond). Notes that Emilio Pagan, after declining his $10 million Reds option, could be a Twins bullpen target, citing his 2.88 ERA, 81 strikeouts, and 32 saves in 2025, along with his elite strikeout and walk rates.
• MLB 2026-2027 Offseason Calendar (Twinkie Town). Notes the 2026-2027 offseason calendar for MLB, highlighting key dates like free agency, GM meetings, and the looming lockout, and outlines the Twins' potential moves, including non-tender candidates and players impacted by free agency and arbitration decisions.