MLB Rumors: Twins Eyeing 5 Outfielders As Trade Deadline Approaches

As the trade deadline approaches, the Minnesota Twins are actively seeking to bolster their outfield roster to enhance their chances for success in the second half of the season.

With a particular focus on addressing their struggles against left-handed pitching, they have their eyes set on five potential candidates: Lane Thomas, Randal Grichuk, Tommy Pham, Mark Canha, and Adam Duvall.

So far this season, Lane Thomas holds an impressive .293/.339/.488 triple-slash line, with 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, and 68 runs scored across 99 games.

SF @ WSH
July 21, 2023

Lane Thomas (16) Solo Home Run
EV: 104.2 MPH
Launch Angle: 23°
Distance: 413'

Pitcher: Alex Wood, 90.3mph Sinker [2006 RPM]
1st Inning pic.twitter.com/d0VDHVistK

— Nationals Homers (@Nats_HRs) July 22, 2023

Randal Grichuk also holds an impressive .313/.370/.487 triple-slash line, with six home runs, 25 RBIs, two stolen bases, and 38 runs scored over 60 games with the Colorado Rockies this season.

RANDAL GRICHUK DRIVES HOME THE FIRST RUN WITH A DOUBLE pic.twitter.com/da98vYZTiF

— Jack (@retro_colorado) July 25, 2023

Tommy Pham is having a nice season, with a .271/.355/.472 triple-slash line, nine home runs, 35 RBIs, 11 stolen bases, and 28 runs scored over 75 games with the New York Mets.

Tommy Pham just snapped an 0-for-17 stretch with his third home run of the season.

Tigers 3, Mets 1, top two. pic.twitter.com/iEi9i9O6bJ

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 3, 2023

Mark Canha isn't quite replicating the numbers he put up last season, holding a .235/.333/.374 triple-slash line, with six home runs, 28 RBIs, seven stolen bases, and 27 runs scored over 84 games with the Mets this season.

Mark Canha saves a run with this dart to home plate 🎯

📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/lbULXW3DOz

— ESPN (@espn) July 23, 2023

Adam Duvall was the hottest hitter in baseball at the beginning of this season, however, an injury sidelined him for a couple of months.

That being said, he is starting to heat up again, holding a .259/.329/.511 triple-slash line, with seven home runs, 27 RBIs, four stolen bases, and 22 runs scored over 40 games played with the Boston Red Sox.

ADAM DUVALL WITH THE FIRST WALK-OFF HOME RUN OF THE MLB SEASON 🚨

(via @RedSox)pic.twitter.com/aPSsuPZsxR

— ESPN (@espn) April 1, 2023

The Twins are keenly interested in acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder to provide much-needed support and balance to their lineup.

Each of these players possesses valuable offensive capabilities, and their ability to perform well against left-handed pitchers has caught the attention of the Twins' management. Photo Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports