I do think they will add a bat before the deadline. I don't think it HAS to be someone who has a ton of team control or would cost a LOT in terms of prospect capital. That's partly due to not needing to trade those guys, but also I'm just assuming there will be a stoppage after the 2026 season. So if they can trade for someone who is team controlled for the rest of this year and/or for 2026, that'd certainly help for now without having to trade a ton away.
Someone like Yandy Diaz would be great in the middle of the lineup. His actual numbers are all down, but his expected numbers are all outstanding, his baseball savant page is all red, and the Twins have made multiple trades with the Rays over the past few years. He is team controlled through 2026, and the Rays have a number of 1B prospect types who are close to the majors or already up like Jonathan Aranda.
I do agree with the premise of the article though. And because the Twins are playing well, I want them to make an attempt to go for it this year.