​The All-Star break is here, and the Minnesota Twins are 48-49, sitting in third place in the American League Central and just three games out of first place. They are also tied for an American League Wild Card spot in a postseason race that remains wide open.Minnesota has been one of baseball’s biggest surprises this season after trading away key players such as Johan Duran and Carlos Correa at last year’s deadline. That fire sale led many fans to believe the Twins would once again be sellers this summer. There is still a chance the Twins go another direction.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBefore the season, the Twins were largely viewed as an afterthought by fans and analysts. Instead, they have emerged as one of the American League’s better offensive teams, ranking among the top 10 in hits, home runs, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.The offense has carried much of the load, however, as Minnesota’s pitching staff has struggled. The Twins enter the break ranked 24th in Major League Baseball in team ERA.Despite the pitching woes, they remain within striking distance of both the division lead and a Wild Card berth. Adding a couple of dependable arms before the trade deadline could make Minnesota dangerous during the second half of the season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAttendance and public criticism of ownership could also influence the organization’s approach. The criticism began after the 2023 season, when the Twins won a playoff series for the first time in 21 years. Instead of building on that success, ownership reduced payroll and made few roster additions. Then, at the 2025 trade deadline, Minnesota dealt several key contributors from that playoff team.Tom Pohlad took over for Jim Pohlad last December and said the club intended to be competitive in 2026. If ownership hopes to rebuild trust with fans and improve attendance, selling again at the deadline may not send the right message.General Manager Jeremy Zoll said last week that the club is continuing to evaluate whether it will buy or sell. But given Minnesota’s recent success and the poor play throughout the American League, this appears to be an ideal opportunity to add talent.The Twins have already made several moves ahead of the All-Star break to strengthen their bullpen. Minnesota acquired reliever Woo-Suk Go from Detroit for cash considerations, claimed Jack Anderson off waivers from Boston, and acquired veteran reliever Tommy Nance from Toronto.While none of these additions are headline-grabbing acquisitions, they address a bullpen that has struggled throughout the season. The Twins enter the break ranked 27th in baseball with a 5.15 bullpen ERA.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven after those additions, Minnesota still needs pitching help. The bullpen could use another dependable late-inning reliever, but adding another reliable starter alongside Joe Ryan and Taj Bradley may be an even bigger priority. Several starti