Since replacing his brother as the Twins' controlling owner last December, Tom Pohlad has talked a surprisingly big game. So far, his messaging has yet to be backed up by much real substance. Before this season began, Pohlad insisted the Twins would be competitive in 2026 , despite the oddsmakers and projections suggesting that was unlikely. They've gone 18-23 through a quarter of the season, a 71-win pace that is basically in line with external preseason expectations. The primary thing currently keeping them in the playoff hunt is the remarkably mediocre state of the AL Central. Pohlad has also talked about being aggressive in pursuing upgrades to the roster if they make sense. Nothing along those lines has happened. The Twins were mentioned as having interest in high-profile starting pitchers like Freddy Peralta, MacKenzie Gore, and Framber Valdez this offseason, but such rumors are utterly meaningless until proven otherwise. Here's a suggestion for Pohlad.…