Twins trade selloff begins
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The fourth-place Twins have no time to show that they can make a playoff run before this week's trade deadline.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Minnesota Twins Reportedly Begin Sell-Off, Trade Key Piece to American League Contender. UPDATE, 4:15 p.m. ET: Jeff Passan of ESPN reports there was an additional piece in the deal.
The Minnesota Twins are set to be sellers at the trade deadline and the Houston Astros are interested in Willi Castro.
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The MLB trade deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. The Twins’ president said there is one guiding principle this time of year: “Never shut off avenues to talent.”