Before the Twins traded Jhoan Durán to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline, it was reported by multiple sources that Minnesota would have to be absolutely blown away by an offer to part ways with its star closer. Instead of receiving Abel, the Twins likely wish they could have received MLB's No. Twins wish they could have received MLB's No. It's unfortunate the Twins couldn't convince Dombrowski otherwise, as Painter, 22, has much more potential to be a star than Abel. The Twins would be in a much better spot with their 2026 starting rotation if they were somehow able to acquire Painter.