What happened: Gonzalez says Kevin Gausman has a very limited trade market. He describes the asking prices for Jose Soriano and Reid Detmers as perhaps justifiably “wild.”
Why it matters: Limited demand for one starter contrasts with high acquisition costs for the others. The split complicates Minnesota’s assessment of its available paths.
By the numbers: Minnesota and Seattle are 0-0 before first pitch, with the series tied 1-1.
What to watch: Watch for Minnesota’s next move and any change in the markets for Gausman, Soriano or Detmers.