The Twins traded Juan Castro to the Reds for Minor League outfielder Brandon Roberts. The decision to go with Bartlett, considered the shortstop of the future for the club, signaled that a roster change would likely be coming, due to the way the Twins' roster had filled up with infielders. "We had an abundance of middle infielders, and we are trying to get some youth and create some space for some various players, so I think it was the right thing to do," general manager Terry Ryan said.