In his absence, Austin Martin started the second-most games in center, followed by Willi Castro and Manuel Margot, who is now a free agent. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. reached the majors late in the season and played the position briefly, though was the strongest defensive center fielder option not named Buxton.

The Twins planned to park Royce Lewis next to Carlos Correa on the left side of the infield and have him be their starting third baseman, letting him settle in at a position of his own. But by the time the 2024 season ended,

He has played far more third base than first in his career, but the Twins have Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee and Willi Castro as options on the other side of the infield. Are the Twins comfortable having Miranda be their primary starter there?

Austin Martin, Willi Castro and Manuel Margot, whose mutual option the Twins declined, were among the others in the corner outfield mix, particularly in left. Alex Kirilloff, who recently retired, played some corner outfield, too, and late callups Michael Helman and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. were briefly used there, as well.