That’s the problem. Adding one star player to this roster isn’t enough. This team needs to continually trade old and expensive for younger, more talented and cheaper. That has made the Brewers and Rays perennial contenders.
The free agent market has depth at 2B and not at other positions. Based on supply and demand, that’s the best thing to purchase. The Twins have very little middle infield depth so it is a good fit for team needs. Clemens can move to several other positions and contribute. I would add a second baseman to the team.
Based on how they have played this season, I would burn an option on Jenkins and start him in the minors with Roden in the majors. With the Twins injury history Jenkins will be up in 2-3 weeks anyway.
The Twins only get 5 years from a player before they’re forced to trade them. Do you really want to use one of those 5 years “seeing how things shake out”?
If you go back further, the authors plan is what they did with Killebrew. He was below average at several positions so they played him wherever they needed him. Of course, the DH role didn’t exist then.