Jorge Polanco

Minnesota's offseason additions have performed poorly, nearly across the board, providing sub-replacement-level production.

The Twins welcomed Polanco back with open arms but were glad to beat him and his Mariners for their 13th win in 14 games.

Polanco's exit opens second base for Edouard Julien now and Brooks Lee later while bringing back a four-player haul from the Mariners.

The Twins made four playoff appearances in seven seasons with Polanco as a full-time player.

Beat writers Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes put on their front-office hats and weigh in on how they'd make the Twins' key decisions.

With questions throughout the roster and plans to lower payroll, the Twins are facing tough decisions as they plan for 2024.

With the Twins planning to lower payroll in 2024, some of their most prominent, higher-salaried players could be on the move.

Plus the Twins' plans for Louie Varland and Trevor Larnach, and which rookies are ready to step up as the payroll goes down.

Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco may have a chance to make more Twins history together.

Breaking down next season's Twins payroll picture, including guaranteed salaries, contract options and projected arbitration figures.

“We didn't get the runs that you would normally think you would get in those situations," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Plus the latest on Bailey Ober, next season's Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco options and October-specific skill sets.

“I love to play,” Polanco said. “I don't think I will ever ask for a day off in my career."

Changing their approach, communicating more often and adding three hot-hitting rookies has transformed the Twins' lineup.

Plus a slump-busting two-homer game from Byron Buxton leads the Twins to a series-opening victory over the White Sox.

Julien went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored in the 10-3 victory over Seattle.

Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and the Twins' other core veteran hitters dragged down the lineup in a frustrating first half.

Plus why Pablo López is better than he's looked, what the future holds for Jose Miranda and Trevor Larnach, and prospect updates.