June, and as the summer months heat up, so does speculation about what the Minnesota Twins will do at this year’s trade deadline. With the All-Star break just a month away and the deadline looming not far behind,

The American League’s reliever of the month for May is having a rough June. Jhoan Duran, who gave up only one run during his award-winning previous month, has put runners on base in five consecutive appearances in June,

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Houston finally broke through a 2-2 stalemate in the ninth inning against closer Jhoan Duran, who allowed a one-out walk and then a pair of singles with two outs. Cam Smith’s single to center brought home Jake Meyers for the game-winning run, sending the Twins (36-34) to their third straight loss.

The Twins’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday reflected what has been a scuffling Minnesota offense. One exception: Brooks Lee, who homered as part of a 3-for-4 day that extended the Major Leagues’ longest active hitting streak to 15 games.

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The Twins likely aren’t going to make a splashy move at the trade deadline. However, one buy-low candidate might be the perfect fit for the team’s long-term needs, while still having a chance to help them in 2025.