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After the Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Correa to a three-year deal that included opt-outs after each of the first two, it became beyond clear it was a one-year pact for a guy who fell into their lap. How they handle things this offseason remains to be seen, but can they win with a stopgap option?

On Tuesday night, the Twins opened up a lightning-fast two-game set against the Dodgers. The Twins fell to the Dodgers 7-2 after a 90 minute rain delay.

Last week Nash Walker wrote about Matt Canterino as an arm the Minnesota Twins should look to accelerate for a bullpen role in 2022. I couldn’t agree with him more and opined he should be on the active roster by August 1. A lesser known name was recently promoted to St. Paul, and Austin Schulfer could find his way into the mix by the end of 2022 as well.

We’ve heard about the relief rentals, who will likely be available at the August 2nd deadline. What if the Twins change their ways and shoot for a controllable reliever or someone under control beyond 2022? Here are three who make sense.

The Minnesota Twins enter the offseason prior to 2023 with a massive question mark at shortstop. Carlos Correa is going to opt out of his three-year deal, as was the expectation from the moment he signed it. Why would the club pay big for anyone but him?

The Twins may need to look to the trade market after losing out on the top free-agent options. One shortstop is drawing interest from multiple teams, and he is an intriguing option.

Tyler Mahle has become a bit of an afterthought when considering the team’s success in 2023. Given his season-ending injury, this may be fair. It’s easy to forget, however, that if Tyler Mahle is healthy, he could make a huge impact.

I was the conductor of Byron Buxton’s “Pay the Man” campaign, and while doing so was always the right move, it came with the caveat that Minnesota needed insurance. In January, I wrote about potential options being internal and external, while thinking Gilberto Celestino may make all points moot.

Luis Arraez has been named to his first All-Star team, so it seems appropriate to reflect on what makes him such a dynamic hitter. What differentiates him from the rest of the Twins lineup?

The Minnesota Twins are all but expecting Carlos Correa to opt out, and that should be seen as a near certainty, but is the big payday really there? With another loaded free agent class, the answer isn’t as certain.

The Minnesota Twins are entering an offseason of extreme uncertainty when it comes to the shortstop position. After watching Carlos Correa fall into their laps this past spring, the Twins will need to decide where they go from here. Will any of the other top options be available to them?

Every club has spots on the roster up for grabs entering spring training. Here are some of the battles to watch as the Twins open camp.