• Find a ninth-inning guy: The Twins finished last season without a designated closer, so they need one. Keep in mind that the Twins aren't expected to be ready to take over the AL Central, so they won't break the bank here.

• Consider more relief help: The Twins could use other late-inning options while Trevor Hildenberger, Taylor Rogers and Trevor May continue their development.

• Consider adding a bat: A veteran slugger would look good in the middle of the order, but the Twins might decide to rotate a few players through the designated hitter spot.

• Explore potential trades: Teams are interested in dealing with the Twins because of their strong farm system and young major league core. Will the Twins use those potential trade chips?

• Prepare for the Rule 5 draft, maybe: Thursday's additions of Jonathan Schoop and Ronald Torreyes filled up the 40-man roster, so the Twins would have to clear space to draft a player. This could be the rare year they sit out the major league phase.