What It Means:

The Twins are still in first place of the American League Central, and given their position, they have decided to load up the roster for the playoff push. They gave up three prospects - left-handed pitcher Steve Hajjar and infielders Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand - for Mahle's services. The 27-year-old is also under team control for the 2023 season.

In 104.1 innings pitched, Mahle has a 5-7 record with a 4.40 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, 114 strikeouts and 39 walks.