I’ve been saying it all offseason. Larnach is redundant and unnecessary with the Twins’ current roster construction. Let’s get more specific this time.
Larnach is a perfectly good bat with a knack for hitting with runners in scoring position. He’s very limited defensively and on the base paths which is fine for other teams to stash in left field, but the Twins need all the quality defense they can get with questionable fielders across the team outside of Buxton. They also have Alan Roden ready to play now and two left-handed top prospects who will play at some point in 2026.
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The Mariners, handily, have ginormous holes in right field and DH and a plethora of relievers. You won’t get Muñoz or Brash, but Eduard Bazardo should be available. This seems like the most logical trade in history and I don’t know why both sides haven’t made it yet. Plus it lets the Twins start to replenish the depleted Ed stash.
Is there another trade you think makes sense, or should Larnach be a Mariner yesterday?