What happened: The Minnesota Twins sit at 38-41 with roughly six weeks remaining before the August 3 trade deadline. With the roster hovering just below .500, the front office faces a decision on whether to add at the margins or pivot toward selling.

Why it matters: A sub-.500 record leaves Minnesota in baseball's murky middle, neither a clear contender nor an obvious seller. How the next six weeks unfold will shape whether the Twins buy, sell, or stand pat, after one former MLB GM said he expects the club to be aggressive.

What to watch: Watch how the Twins play over the coming weeks; a push toward contention or a slide back could tip the front office one way or the other before August 3.