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.
Here's the Twins' roster for their Spring Breakout game (Thurs., 12:05 p.m. CT)
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
Here are the Twins' 2026 Top 30 prospects
Some things change, and some things stay the same. When the Twins went into "sell" mode at last year's Trade Deadline, the goal was to restock the system as much as they could. This year's Top 30 prospects list for the organization certainly reflects that. There are five members of
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Twins snag lauded Venezuelan shortstop in 2026 international signing class
Dating back to 2021, the Twins have signed 13 players who ranked among MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 International Prospects during their given year. Their headlining signee this time around is switch-hitting Venezuelan shortstop Enmanuel Merlo, who checks in at No. 34 among the ‘26 class. The Twins received $7,357,100 in
Prielipp's elite stuff could make him key piece for Twins in '26
MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Twins approach what could be a fascinating Spring Training, much of the prospect hype surrounds their young hitters. The organization’s top four prospects, all of whom are ranked in the Top 100 overall, are hitters.
Which Twins prospects are shining in Winter League?
The Arizona Fall League season is past its halfway point, and Winter League baseball is under way, so here’s a look at how some Twins prospects and players are faring this offseason.
How the Twins' No. 2 prospect became a hitting machine
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