There are a curious amount of articles lately suggesting that the team should get rid of MLB players (and call up players from AAA) at the deadline to get better instead of the traditional angle to trade FOR proven MLB talent.
I'm sure it's due to the budget etc, but it's an interesting take. I don't agree, broadly speaking. Except for generational talents like Morneau over Doug M way back. Brooks Lee, perhaps. But he isn't really even blocked at the moment. That one is just a matter of getting minor league AB. We all know he'll be up before September if he stays healthy and keeps performing.
But I disagree here for the same reason as other commenters. The defense gets much worse and the outfielders in St. Paul right now don't move the needle for me. I think they would be a step down from Kepler at 2024 skill level.