The third annual Spring Breakout is coming up fast, and the Twins figure to field an intriguing roster this year. With four prospects in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, plus a compelling arsenal of young arms, the home game against Phillies prospects on Thursday figures to be worth watching. Here’s a look at what you need to know about this year’s Twins Spring Breakout game.
What is Spring Breakout?
In 2026, MLB Spring Breakout will again be a four-day event showcasing baseball’s future -- the current stars of Minor League Baseball – in 16 exhibition games played between teams composed of each MLB organization’s top prospects. The third edition will be held from March 19-22 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training.
In 2027, Spring Breakout will be expanded into a single-elimination tournament format, with champions being crowned in both the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues.
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When is the Twins’ game?
Twins prospects face Phillies prospects at Lee Health Sports Complex on Thursday, March 19, at 12:05 p.m. CT. If you happen to be in the area, you could do a doubleheader and hop over to the big club’s 5:05 p.m. CT game against the Red Sox across town at JetBlue Park.
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Notable position players
Unfortunately, Walker Jenkins, MLB’s No. 14 prospect, suffered a left hamstring injury recently and is not expected to play in the game. But that still leaves plenty of noteworthy players in the pool for Minnesota, including shortstop Kaelen Culpepper (No. 52 overall), catcher Eduardo Tait (No. 65) and outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez (No. 74). Rodriguez turned heads with an early-spring power outburst. Shortstop Marek Houston, the team’s top Draft pick last year and a highly regarded defensive shortstop, is also expected to be available.
Notable pitchers
The Twins' roster will feature some very intriguing, high-upside arms, most notably Dasan Hill (No. 6), the big, hard-throwing young lefty. James Ellwanger (No. 16) is another name that’s caught plenty of eyes early in camp, and Marco Raya (No. 18) could contend for a Major League bullpen spot soon.
Roster details
Spring Breakout rosters are being constructed in two phases in 2026. Clubs initially submit a preliminary 40-man player pool on Thursday, March 5, which will then be pared down to the official 23-27 man rosters on March 18. The preliminary rosters were assembled using MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects lists plus additional prospects submitted by the club.
Gameday roster:
PITCHERS (13)
Miguelangel Boadas, RHP, NR
C.J. Culpepper, RHP, No. 22
James Ellwanger, RHP, No. 16
Brent Francisco, RHP, NR
Ruddy Gomez, RHP, NR
Alejandro Hidalgo, RHP, NR
Dasan Hill, LHP, No. 6
Matt Des Marets, RHP, NR
Marco Raya, RHP, No. 18
Mitch Mueller, RHP, NR
Sam Ryan, RHP, NR
Jonathan Stevens, RHP, NR
Eston Stull, RHP, NR