Four players is not a core...... More like a seed.
I think 2027 is playing a part. I think they think they just made pitching really deep, in anticipation of trading Lopez and maybe Ryan. I think of it was easy to build a bullpen from scratch, that other teams wouldn't need to trade for so many all the time.
I think anyone that isn't part of the plans beyond next year should be off the roster, like Gasper. Either embrace the retool, rebuild, strategy, or what is the plan?
One fangraphs writer thought it was amazing the Twins traded for someone who was on the dodgers roster, and sent the 28 year old to the minors. I agree. Why trade for someone that age of he can't even beat out Kiersey?