HAUNTED: Minnesota Twins 2025 MAJOR Trade Deadline Decisions Still Aren't Holding Up

Minnesota Twins’ 2025 trade deadline haunt continues—has the front office’s strategy backfired? Jax’s emergence as a starter for the Rays and Louie Varland’s All-Star transformation with the Blue Jays fuel tough questions about player development and value lost. C.J. Baumgartner breaks down every major Twins trade, evaluating return prospects like Mick Abel and Kendry Rojas, with a special focus on why several deals now look like missed opportunities.   Position battles take center stage as Luke Keaschall preps for outfield duty, potentially boosting the Twins’ defensive options alongside Byron Buxton and Austin Martin. Can the reshuffled infield hold steady amid injuries and call-up limbo with top prospect Kaelen Culpepper? Plus, a high-stakes series against the struggling Colorado Rockies offers Minnesota a shot at redemption. Will the Twins capitalize—or will bullpen woes and inconsistent play derail their wild card hopes?   Photo Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 2025 Trade Deadline Fallout Deep dive on the Minnesota Twins’ 2025 trade deadline moves, outcomes, and analysis of trade categories and player impacts.   16:42 Luke Keaschall Position Switch Discussion about Luke Keaschall moving to right field, defensive implications, and infield/outfield roster management.   27:27 Twins vs. Rockies Preview Series preview against the Colorado Rockies, analysis of Twins offense, pitching matchups, and importance of the weekend series.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Cash App Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/2ut33jnc #CashAppPod     Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa®️ Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.     5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.   HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONMLB.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.