Twins Reportedly Considering Shifting Miguel Sano to First and Signing Josh Donaldson

Despite pacing the major leagues -- and setting an all-time record -- with their 307 homers in 2019, the Twins are still looking to add to their lineup, while also improving on defense.

Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Twins are reportedly interested in acquiring third baseman Josh Donaldson in free agency.

Josh Donaldson's suitors include the Bomba Squad, per @Ken_Rosenthal. Verrrrrry interesting. pic.twitter.com/6oW3SEYzHc
— Adam Weinrib (@AdamWeinrib) December 12, 2019

While there are various other clubs interested in Donaldson, including the Braves, Dodgers and Nationals, the Twins have also emerged as a potential landing spot.

Acquiring Donaldson would bring yet another power bat to the Bomba Squad. Donaldson mashed 37 homers last year while slashing .259/.379/.521. In order to keep him in his primary position at third base, the Twins would consider shifting fellow slugger Miguel Sano over to first base.

With Rendon headed to the Angels, all eyes now turn to Josh Donaldson. The Rangers, Nationals, Braves, Twins and Dodgers all remain in the mix for the 2015 AL MVP, per sources.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 12, 2019

Sano has been less than stellar at the hot corner throughout his career, so the move across the diamond would make a ton of sense, especially considering the significant defensive upgrade Donaldson would provide at third.

For a team already loaded with sluggers in the lineup, defense seems like a natural focal point for the Twins this offseason.