Carlos Correa walked into that private room at Target Field not expecting closure; however, that is exactly what he got. Just a day before the trade deadline, the Twins’ $200 million shortstop sat face-to-face with Derek Falvey, the team’s president of baseball operations. He had questions, and he was not alone. The team buzzed with uncertainty, and Correa, always the leader, asked for the answers. The reaction hit harder than a 100 mph fastball: the Twins were heading into a rebuild.
That single rebuild transformed everything. Correa, calm yet firm, replied with what looked more like a life decision than an MLB one: “Then I deserve to go somewhere where I have a chance to win and my kids can watch me perform in the playoffs.” Falvey did not flinch. He understood, rather respected it, and promised to get to work. What came after was not just a roster shakeup—it was a team gutting. By the time the clock struck the deadline, nearly 40 percent of the Twins’ roster had been dismantled, leaving fans stunned and teammates blindsided.
Behind the scenes, things moved quickly. When Correa’s wife, Daniella, first mentioned rumors of the Astros showing interest, he was casually tossing a ball in the backyard with his two sons. However, the moment Correa stepped back into the team, things got real. Correa confirmed the talks with Falvey and made one thing clear: the Astros were the only place he would waive his no-trade clause for. Not because of numbers or deals, but because it was home. His parents were there. Daniella’s family, too. Sometimes, the heart has a ZIP code.
To his credit, Carlos Correa did not ask to be traded. He did not pout and demand headlines. As Falvey highlighted, “Carlos was never sitting there saying anything about demanding a trade.” However, when the plan no longer aligned with what he signed up for, the two sides understood it was time. In the statement of his agent, Scott Boras, the Twins’ decision to slash payroll was so bold it earned a hilarious jab: “Apparently the Big Dumper has a Twin.” Translation? This was not a trim—it was a deep cut, and everyone knew it.
However, we can not forget the context. Just a season ago, the Twins were riding AL Central glory. Now, the Twins were a team mid-collapse. Ownership uncertainty, shaky management, and whispers of a $1.7 billion sale were swirling. Correa, once brought in to guide a culture shift, found himself leading something entirely distinctive—a quiet exit. It was not what he envisioned when he first signed in 2022, dreaming of rings and parades.
By the end of it all, Correa did not just leave the Twins—he returned to where it all began. However, the Twins shed over $70 million in future commitments and walked away with little in return—Matt Mikulski. He is a 26-year-old pitcher still waiting for his own big-league debut. However, Correa was not the only one feeling the sting of the Twins’ deadline direction. The fallout inside the team painted a darker picture
Twins spiral as fire sale cripples morale
The Carlos Correa deal could have been the headline grabber; however, behind the scenes, the real damage was mental. According to The Athletic, one frustrated Twins star bluntly said: “Now no one wants to stay if they are selling like this.” Such a raw and anonymous statement went viral shortly before the team pulled off another stunner—shipping Willi Castro to the Cubs and Griffin Jax to the Rays right at the buzzer. The message was loud: no one was safe.
The cost was not just talent—it was spirit. The Twins shipped out seven vital stars in a matter of days, five of whom ranked among the team’s top 10 in WAR, including Duran (1.3), Bader (2.0), and Paddack (1.2). Such stars were not fringe—they were core pieces. Joe Ryan, the team’s ace, was also floated in trade talks before ultimately staying put. However, after watching half the roster disappear, the ones who stayed are also left wondering what they are sticking around for.
What stings more is how quickly things fell apart. Just two seasons ago, the team won the AL Central and had postseason aspirations. Now, the Twins sit at 51–57, fourth in the division and 5.5 games out of a Wild Card position—with no momentum and less belief. From team rants to awkward in-game confusion, like the mismanaged Castro “hug watch,” the team does not just wave the white flag—the Twins lit it on fire.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MAY 28: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of the game at Target Field on May 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 7-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
So while Correa could be smiling in the Astros, the Twins’ remaining stars are left picking up the pieces. As the Twins stumble toward the season’s final stretch, one thing is becoming alarmingly clear: the management did not just make trades—it could have broken trust beyond repair.
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