Gonzalez immediately makes impact with single, two walks in MLB debut
BOSTON -- After placing infielder Tristan Gray on the paternity list, the Twins recalled outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul, and he immediately made an impact on Friday night during their 8-6 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Twins No. 4 prospect Rodriguez needs surgery for left thumb UCL tear
Twins No. 4 prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb and will require surgery, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday afternoon. It was previously believed the injury was only a muscle strain. It's unclear how much time Rodriguez, MLB Pipeline's No. 54
Rojas' electric cameo in 1st big league start puts Twins on notice
MINNEAPOLIS -- There’s never been any doubt about Kendry Rojas’ stuff. The Twins’ rookie left-hander and No. 10 prospect, acquired last summer in the Trade Deadline deal that sent Louis Varland to Toronto, has elite raw ability. The only question has ever been location. Rojas showed on Monday what he’s
Twins have decision to make after Bradley's imminent return to rotation
MINNEAPOLIS – More change is coming to the Twins’ seemingly constantly evolving starting rotation. After rolling out the same five starters over the season’s first 23 games, the past four weeks have seen extensive turnover among Minnesota’s starters. First, Mick Abel hit the injured list, then Taj Bradley. Now Bradley
Twins prospect Quick expects to make next start after thumb cramp
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Twins No. 11 prospect Riley Quick, the team’s second pick in the 2025 Draft (No. 36 overall) is fine after being removed from his start in the second inning on Tuesday night. Quick, making his third start at High-A Cedar Rapids after an early promotion from
'Dream come true' as Salas brothers face off for first time in pro ball
Ethan Salas jogged out onto the field at Nelson Wolff Stadium for his pregame routine Tuesday night, looked up into the stands and saw a pair of visitors he wasn't expecting -- his parents. The reason for the surprise visit? Taking the field opposite him was older brother Jose Salas.
What to know about Twins' top prospects at High-A Cedar Rapids
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Top Twins prospect Jenkins sidelined with shoulder sprain
MINNEAPOLIS – Top Twins prospect Walker Jenkins is going to be out for a while. Jenkins, the No. 11 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, suffered a grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder when he ran into the outfield wall making a catch on Sunday. Jenkins
Twins top prospect injures shoulder on high-octane crash at center-field wall
Walker Jenkins, the Twins’ No. 1 prospect and No. 11 in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, was removed from Triple-A St. Paul’s game on Sunday due to an apparent injury.
Twins notebook: Abel progressing, Acton sidelined and prospect Quick promoted
MINNEAPOLIS -- The timing was terrible for Mick Abel to suffer a bout of right elbow inflammation, just as he was starting to get on a roll in his second big league season. The good news is Abel is progressing well and remains confident that the issue is minor.
Two top prospects, two HRs each -- including a 118.3 mph blast
A home run derby suddenly broke out during Tuesday's Triple-A game between the Iowa Cubs and the St. Paul Saints, with 10 balls flying out of CHS Field.
- Get tickets to a Minor League game The Saints, the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, supplied six of those home runs, thanks in
Prielipp's first career win punctuates improbable rise to Majors
MINNEAPOLIS -- Connor Prielipp’s time came more quickly than anyone could have anticipated. But make no mistake, it’s here. The Twins’ hard-throwing lefty rookie built on his impressive debut with a second consecutive strong showing, allowing one hit over five innings as Minnesota snapped a five-game skid with an 11-4
Twins' Top 2 Draft picks Houston, Quick shine in first full pro seasons
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De Vries, Tait maintain scorching starts to '26 after headlining deals for closers in '25
Both dealt for top-tier closers at the 2025 Trade Deadline, Leo De Vries and Eduardo Tait may have their Minor League careers closely watched in lock step. As it turns out, both have been red-hot to begin 2026. De Vries, the Athletics’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 4
Twins' hard-throwing lefty prospect duo impresses in MLB debuts
NEW YORK -- The Twins played a Major League game on Wednesday night, one that counts in the 2026 standings. For the record, they lost, 3-2 to the Mets, to fall back to .500 and into third place in the American League Central. It was a tough and disappointing loss.
Twins getting a peek at future arms in No. 10 prospect Rojas, No. 5 Prielipp
NEW YORK -- It may be a short engagement for now, but the Twins will get a look at a couple of pitchers who might be a big part of their future over the next few days. As part of a series of moves, Minnesota recalled hard-throwing lefty Kendry Rojas
Twins No. 4 prospect drills hardest HR in Minnesota's org in nearly 2 years
Emmanuel Rodriguez has long been known for his exceptional power, a product of elite bat speed and natural strength. The Twins' No. 4 prospect has put that on display in 74 games across parts of three seasons with Triple-A St. Paul. And now he has made his case as the
Twins No. 3 prospect Tait hits first homers of season in huge day
For the first time since being a key piece of the trade that sent closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies, Twins No. 3 and MLB Pipeline No. 58 prospect Eduardo Tait produced a multi-home run game. Tait put his 60-grade power on full display Tuesday, blasting a first-inning pitch the
Twins top prospect Jenkins has best game of '26, with 3 hits and 2 steals
After a bit of a slow start, MLB Pipeline’s No. 11 prospect put together his best outing of the 2026 season Sunday night. Walker Jenkins, the Twins’ No. 1 prospect, went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a pair of stolen bases in Triple-A St. Paul’s 11-8 loss to
Does Jeffers rule ABS? How has Taj evolved?
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Twins No. 2 prospect Culpepper celebrates Triple-A twin bill with pair of homers
Kaelen Culpepper had the baseball rising Sunday. MLB Pipeline's No. 49 overall prospect tallied two hits in a Triple-A doubleheader, and both of them left the yard. The 2024 first-round pick collected his first multihomer day of the season, but the long balls were split over St. Paul's twin bill
Here's where Twins' Top 30 prospects are projected to begin 2026 season
With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Twins’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
- Walker Jenkins (MLB No. 12), OF -- St. Paul (Triple-A)
- Kaelen Culpepper (MLB No. 50), SS -- St. Paul (Triple-A)
- Eduardo Tait (MLB No. 63), C -- Cedar Rapids
Explore the Twins' Minor League ballparks
The Minor League Ballpark Guides series spotlights each stadium across baseball’s affiliated ranks. Each edition provides ballpark highlights, from concessions to seating options to in-game entertainment to mascots. Ballpark Guides also take travelers through each facility’s surrounding area, encompassing the best places in town to eat or drink, nearby tourist
19-year-old catching prospect could help Twins' system take flight
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Out of the race last year, the Twins hit a bit of a reset switch leading up to the Trade Deadline, sending 10 big leaguers elsewhere. They netted a return of 13 total players across the experience spectrum. Five of them can currently be found on
Hill flashes potential -- and 100 mph fastball -- for Twins in Spring Breakout
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Dasan Hill gave a sheepish smile and a little shrug. Then, he admitted something that shouldn’t have been much of a surprise. Yes, Hill said, he might have been trying to light up the radar gun in the first inning of Thursday’s Spring Breakout game.