If the Twins fall further, they might listen on star closer Jhoan Duran and setup man Griffin Jax. As a team for sale, finances may be affecting things.
Meantime, Byron Buxton said he wouldn’t consider waiving his no-trade anywhere, even for his hometown Braves. “I’m a Twin,” said Buxton, who cited loyalty shown by the Twins organization and fans despite his extensive injury history.
Sources suggest the Rangers are a very unlikely seller. “Former players don’t sell,” opined one rival exec regarding Rangers honcho Chris Young, the ex-pitcher.
That means Jacob deGrom isn’t going anywhere.