The Minnesota Twins have selected the contract of Michael Tonkin to replace Travis Adams in the big league bullpen.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Willi Castro (21) and right fielder Matt Wallner (38) celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Reds at Target Field.

With Thursday's 5 p.m. CT trade deadline arriving fast, the Twins promise to be one of baseball's most intriguing teams.

Last season, Minnesota Twins 2nd baseman Brooks Lee wore number 72, which became somewhat a talking point. The Twins will largely look the same from a roster standpoint in 2025.

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After limping to the finish line last season in a 12-27 (.308) tailspin to fumble away a playoff spot, and eschewing any change to the core roster, the Twins have started this season 5-11 (.313).

Last season, Minnesota Twins 2nd baseman Brooks Lee wore number 72, which became somewhat a talking point. The Twins will largely look the same from a roster standpoint in 2025.

The Minnesota Twins will largely look the same from a roster standpoint in 2025. Rocco Baldelli will have different digits to work with when filling out his lineup card though.