Twins' deadline teardown sent shockwaves through fantasy rosters as Minnesota flushed a large slice of its roster to slash payroll by tens of millions. Ownership signaled retention but leaned into two limited partnerships, reviving questions about a Pohlad-led sale and long-term cost control. With a 2025 active payroll around 39.8 million (27th in MLB), the club has signaled a rebuild-forward path rather than a quick sprint.

The move cleared about 70 million in Correa-salary relief and targeted bullpen and veteran pieces, yet some moves defied obvious math, like trading Louis Varland. If Minnesota shops Joe Ryan and Pablo López this winter, the Twins could squeeze the lowest payroll in baseball, reshaping value across the rotation and bullpen and forcing fantasy managers to rethink Twins assets and risk tolerance for 2025.