Minnesota Twins: Top 3B Trade Candidates for the Twins to Target
By Otto Johnson
Minnesota Twins 3B Trade Candidate No. 3: Brian Anderson, Miami Marlins
The first player on this list won’t be the only one from the Miami Marlins, but will be a sizeable upgrade over the team’s current options. Brian Anderson is a great choice here for the Twins to make a moderate upgrade if the Marlins are willing to listen.
Anderson is currently in the midst of one of his worst defensive years, but it’s not like he hasn’t been a productive defender in the past. At the same time though, neither Gio Urshela (despite his flashiness) nor Jose Miranda is particularly strong defensively, so if Anderson could be solid playing next to all-world shortstop Carlos Correa, he could be a boost on defense.
On offense, he’s a clear upgrade over Gio Urshela. His .268/.374/.402 slashline and 120 OPS+ shows just how good he is at getting on base, and despite a lack of homers this season, he’s still getting some solid contact.
On top of this, if Jose Miranda is dealt as part of a deal to bring back some pitching, Anderson would be a good option to take over third base and fill-in as a corner outfielder for the next year and a half, as he’s not a free agent until 2024. If the Twins can get him for cheap, it’s a good deal.