Welcome to another edition of the Minnesota Twins Prospect Hot Sheet. This week’s trio of prospects features some players who have flown under the radar. While top prospects often garner headlines, depth players often become the backbone of an organization. In 2025, several previously unheralded names are forcing their way into the conversation. These three names are making the most of their opportunities this summer and are quickly rising in a system that thrives on internal development.
OF, Kyler Fedko – Wichita Wind Surge
The Twins selected Fedko in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Connecticut, where he was known for his bat-to-ball skills and polished offensive approach. A native of Pennsylvania, Fedko entered pro ball with a solid offensive foundation, but lacked the traditional power profile for a corner outfield role. During his first few years in the minors, he bounced between levels as he attempted to add strength and adjust to professional pitching. Last season, he played 77 games at Double-A, hitting .227/.327/.319 with three home runs and 14 doubles. Though he showed flashes of potential, consistency remained elusive. That changed in a big way during a recent stretch with the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge.
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Fedko turned heads with a blistering week in Wichita, hitting .391 across six games with five home runs, 10 RBIs, and a jaw-dropping 1.527 OPS. For the season, he has a .910 OPS, a 265-point jump compared to last season. At 25 years old, he’s no longer considered a young prospect, but his recent surge has reignited interest in what his bat can bring to the table. He’s always had a patient approach and solid contact skills, but now the added power could push him into a more serious depth conversation. The Twins need right-handed bats with some pop in the upper minors, and if Fedko keeps swinging like this, he could play his way into the St. Paul roster by late summer and potentially put himself in position for a big-league look down the line.
RHP Chase Chaney – Cedar Rapids Kernels
The Twins added Chaney as a minor-league free agent during the offseason, from the Angels organization. He topped out at Double-A last season with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 138 innings. At 25 years old, he wasn’t a flashy pickup, but the Twins believed there was untapped potential in his mix of movement, command, and competitiveness. Chaney has pitched at High- and Double-A this season, showing the versatility to slide between levels while continuing to miss bats.
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Chaney’s most recent start for Cedar Rapids on June 25 reminded everyone why the Twins took a shot on him. He threw 6 1/3 innings, scattering four hits and allowing just two earned runs while striking out six. Between High- and Double-A this season, Chaney has posted a 3.52 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a 5.4% walk rate. While he may not have the pedigree of a top-10 system arm, his performance is demanding attention. If he continues to string together quality outings, Chaney could rise into a depth role similar to other pitchers who weren’t hyped but made the leap with steady progress and strong results.
RHP John Klein – Wichita Wind Surge
Klein’s path to the Twins organization is a hometown story worth watching. The Brooklyn Park, Minn. native was signed by the Twins as a minor-league free agent in August of 2022. After finishing his college career at Iowa Central Community College, he joined the organization with little fanfare. Last season, he posted a 4.57 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP in 100 1/3 innings at High-A. Early results were solid but unspectacular, with Klein primarily working as a depth option. Now 23 years old, he’s making a push to move up the ladder after a dominant start for Wichita this week.
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In a recent outing against Springfield, Klein delivered five innings of one-run ball, while allowing just two hits, striking out nine and walking only one. The performance marked a new high for the right-hander, whose strikeout totals have steadily increased this season. He registered 17 whiffs, including 13 on his fastball. His fastball velocity is up slightly (97 mph), and he’s shown more confidence in his secondary pitches, especially a sharp-breaking slider that generated several swings and misses in that start. Klein’s rise is about his improved totals and about showing that he can handle a starter’s workload and maintain his effectiveness deep into outings. If the trend continues, a promotion to Triple-A seems well within reach, and he’s quickly gone from organizational depth to someone who could be knocking on the door before long.
Fedko, Chaney, and Klein weren’t expected to be headliners in the Twins’ system entering the year. Still, their performances in recent weeks are proving just how deep and opportunistic the organization can be. Whether it’s a college bat finally tapping into power, a minor-league signee finding new life on the mound, or a hometown arm turning potential into results, these three are redefining their futures in real time.
As injuries and trades test the Twins’ depth throughout a long season, don’t be surprised if one or more of these players earns a bigger role. Development doesn’t always follow a linear path, and these under-the-radar risers are reminding everyone why it pays to look a little deeper into the system. Keep an eye out. This trio might not be flying under the radar for much longer.
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