To achieve such status, the club has steadily beefed up its roster with proven talent. They signed designated hitter Nelson Cruz before the 2019 season, traded for righthander Kenta Maeda and signed third baseman Josh Donaldson before the 2020 season and now have wonderglove shortstop Andrelton Simmons set to make his Twins debut. The results: A 101-win season in 2019, a second consecutive AL Central title in 2020 and lofty expectations for 2021. Cruz has been a smash hit, a study in preparation and preservation. Maeda sparkled as he pitched to his potential. Donaldson was limited because of calf problems, but the fire he brings in undeniable. And Simmons has no peers defensively. The Twins have a .617 winning percentage over the past two seasons and seek more of the same in 2021.