Justin Ishbia, one of the owners of the NBA's Phoenix Suns, appeared to be the favorite to purchase the Twins earlier this year, though he instead pivoted to increasing his stake in the AL Central rival Chicago White Sox. As part of his White Sox deal, Ishbia now has a path to replacing longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf as the team's primary owner.

The Minnesota Twins were the biggest sellers at the MLB trade deadline, dealing away a huge chunk of their roster and slashing payroll dramatically. As the clubhouse and fan base now