Twins fans in limbo this November as team begins to shape new identity
For fans of the Minnesota Twins, November 2025 is not an abstract pause in the baseball calendar; it is a month of anxious anticipation. Following a deeply disappointing 70-92 season that saw them finish fourth in the AL Central, the fanbase is not waiting for a final piece to a championship puzzle. Instead, they are waiting for a clear sign of direction after a confusing and painful year.
The wait began in earnest with the mid-season "fire sale" that saw the front office trade away franchise cornerstone Carlos Correa and other key contributors like Jhoan Duran and Willi Castro. Now, as the MLB offseason officially begins, every deadline is a potential signpost. The first wait is for clarity on the remaining veterans. With pitcher Pablo Lopez headlining the team's class, fans are watching to see if the team makes a commitment to him or signals a final farewell, officially passing the torch to younger players like Simeon Woods-Richardson.
Even more pressing is the "hot stove" rumor mill, which is already churning. The entire fanbase is holding its breath over the fate of Joe Ryan. Fresh off a Team Pitcher of the Year performance, Ryan is reportedly a prime trade target for teams like the Boston Red Sox. The upcoming GM Meetings (November 11-13) are a major flashpoint. A decision to trade their 2025 ace would be the definitive signal of a full, multi-year teardown, and fans are bracing for that verdict.
Amid this structural anxiety, there are smaller, more immediate, potentially positive items. Fans will watch the MLB awards announcements to see if team MVP Byron Buxton, who slugged 35 home runs, garners any down-ballot national MVP votes. Finally, they await the mid-November deadline to protect minor league players from the Rule 5 Draft, a seemingly minor event that will reveal which prospects the front office truly believes in as part of the next core.
Ultimately, November is not about hope for a single big signing. It is about a desperate need for a coherent blueprint. After a season of collapse, Twins fans are simply waiting to find out what kind of team they will be asked to root for next.