Twins Owner Vows Major Payroll Boost Ahead of 2027 Contention Push
Tom Pohlad publicly committed to significant spending this offseason, calling a $100M payroll insufficient and setting playoff expectations for next year.
Twins executive chair Tom Pohlad addressed media at an end-of-year press conference, stating the club intends to meaningfully invest in payroll this offseason. Minnesota finished 77-85 in 2026, ranking 22nd in MLB payroll at roughly $109.5M. Pohlad said making the playoffs should be a realistic expectation, not merely a hope, for the 2027 roster. The club's payroll peaked near $153.7M in 2023 before being cut significantly over subsequent offseasons.
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