KANSAS CITY – One year after the Twins gutted their roster, and particularly their bullpen, at the trade deadline, the Twins believe they rebuilt themselves into a stronger playoff contender Monday. Four contending teams acquired catchers before the trade deadline Monday, but the Twins kept Jeffers, a free agent at the end of the season. Manager Derek Shelton has better bullpen matchups availableImproving the bullpen was the front office's chief priority when the trade deadline approached. The Twins are on the hook for the $3.4 million Hoffman is owed this year. Joe Ryan went down with a season-ending shoulder injury shortly after the trade deadline, and the Twins unsuccessfully relied on three rookie starters.