https://puckettspond.com/twins-news-trade-deadline-updates-2-pitchers-optioned-emmanuel-rodriguez-scratchedPuckett's PondenTwins News: Trade deadline updates, 2 pitchers optioned, Emmanuel Rodríguez scratchedLarnach,Kremer,Matthews,Astros,Twins,Anderson,Mets,Minnesota Twins2026-08-02T21:16:36Z2026-08-02T21:16:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5211,h_2931,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kz1x55rn1p2ppm7kaf.jpgJun 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/nixed-twins-astros-trevor-larnach-trade-would-ve-cleared-room-for-top-prospectPuckett's PondenNixed Twins-Astros Trevor Larnach trade would've cleared room for top prospectTrevor Larnach,Bryan Abreu,Minnesota Twins,Twins,Walker Jenkins,Houston Astros2026-08-02T15:30:24Z2026-08-02T15:32:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6388,h_3593,x_0,y_293/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kz1fxekeb0xjmzhmjp.jpgAug 1, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Trevor Larnach (9) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/twins-dean-kremer-trade-with-orioles-addresses-need-but-lacks-excitementPuckett's PondenTwins' Dean Kremer trade with Orioles addresses need but lacks excitement Dean Kremer,Kremer,Twins,Orioles,Minnesota Twins,Baltimore Orioles2026-08-02T11:00:01Z2026-08-02T11:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_83/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kyz4s45ncpfsyzjr37.jpgApr 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer throws a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/twins-option-struggling-starter-to-make-room-for-new-trade-acquisitionsPuckett's PondenTwins option struggling starter to make room for new trade acquisitionsZebby Matthews,Minnesota Twins,Twins,Dean Kremer,A.J. Minter,Matthews2026-08-01T17:52:16Z2026-08-01T17:52:16Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6196,h_3485,x_0,y_245/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kyz5z6zfj3wn28y2cr.jpgJul 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) looks on after a bulk is called that allows a run to score against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/twins-2026-first-round-draft-pick-could-make-this-top-prospect-expendable-at-trade-deadlinePuckett's PondenTwins' 2026 first-round draft pick could make this top prospect expendable at trade deadlineTwins,trade deadline,Minnesota Twins,Eduardo Tait,Vahn Lackey2026-08-01T15:39:23Z2026-08-01T15:40:06Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3748,h_2108,x_0,y_513/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kyxb2bchy82eh4zt3w.jpgJul 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins 2026 first-round draft pick Vahn Lackey throws out a first pitch prior to the game against the Athletics at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/3-pros-of-the-twins-dealing-joe-ryan-at-the-trade-deadline-and-3-consPuckett's Ponden3 pros of the Twins dealing Joe Ryan at the trade deadline and 3 consJoe Ryan,Twins,prospects,trade deadline2026-08-01T11:00:00Z2026-08-01T11:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4609,h_2592,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kywsa7acfqyhqrwgap.jpgJul 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://puckettspond.com/twins-add-much-needed-starting-pitching-depth-in-trade-with-oriolesPuckett's PondenTwins add depth, trade for Orioles pitcher after awkward Pete Alonso momentMinnesota Twins,Orioles,Minnesota,Baltimore Orioles,Dean Kremer,Kremer2026-08-01T03:07:07Z2026-08-01T03:32:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7890,h_4438,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/2/01kyxkst64dgrevgbbj7.jpgJul 8, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer (64) pitches in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images