The Twins’ farm system has undergone a significant shakeup over the past year, with trades, breakout performances, and injuries all impacting the arrival timelines for their top prospects. Some players are pushing their way toward Target Field sooner than expected, while others still have development work ahead.
Here’s a look at the Twins Daily top prospects sorted by their updated estimated time of arrival.
Prospects with 2025 ETA
Mick Abel – RHP – Triple-A
TD Prospect Rank: 8
Acquired in the summer blockbuster that sent Jhoan Durán to Philadelphia, Abel is big-league ready and will be part of the team’s long-term pitching plans. His mid-90s fastball and sharp slider have overwhelmed hitters, and improved control has trimmed his walk rate (down over 5.5% compared to 2024). If he keeps this up, Abel could be a rotation option as soon as late this season.
Prospects with 2026 ETA
Walker Jenkins – OF – Double-
TD Prospect Rank: 1
Jenkins has looked every bit the part of a future cornerstone since being drafted fifth overall in 2023. He’s holding his own in Double-A as a 20-year-old, showcasing advanced plate skills, gap-to-gap power, and steady defensive work in center field. Injuries have impacted his first two full seasons as a pro, but the Twins have continued to be aggressive with him. Jenkins will likely be challenged with a Triple-A promotion before the end of 2025.
Kaelen Culpepper – SS – Double-A
TD Prospect Rank: 3
Culpepper’s steady glove at shortstop continues to be his calling card, but his bat has made strides in 2025. He’s added more lift to his swing, leading to career-best power numbers (.943 OPS at Double-A). If the offensive gains stick, he could push for an MLB role sooner than his original ETA, with the Carlos Correa trade paving way for his arrival. There is a good chance that he will be the team’s shortstop in the not-so-distant future.
Emmanuel Rodriguez – OF – Triple-A
TD Prospect Rank: 4
Rodriguez entered 2025 looking to prove his bat could handle upper-minors pitching, and he’s doing just that with an .853 OPS. His combination of elite plate discipline and plus raw power makes him one of the most dangerous hitters in the International League. Staying healthy remains key, but if he keeps producing, an early 2026 debut feels inevitable.
Connor Prielipp – LHP – Double-A
TD Prospect Rank: 6
After missing significant time due to injury early in his pro career, Prielipp is finally building momentum. His mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider give him frontline potential, but the Twins are carefully monitoring his workload. A late 2026 debut seems realistic if his health holds. Like Duran before him, the Twins could move him to a bullpen role to keep him healthy for the long term.
Kendry Rojas – LHP – Triple-A
TD Prospect Rank: 9
The Twins acquired Rojas as part of the Louis Varland trade, and the front office is excited for what he brings to the system. His sinker-slider combination is tough on both lefties and righties, and he’s refining his other pitches to miss more bats. The Twins have him using his fastball more regularly than he did with Toronto, so that’s something to watch. He profiles as either a mid-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever when he arrives.
Prospects with 2027+ ETA
Eduardo Tait – C – High-A
TD Prospect Rank: 5
Tait, the second prospect in the Duran trade with Philadelphia, has quickly shown why the Twins targeted him. His mature approach at the plate is rare for a teenager, and his arm strength behind the plate is already above-average. He’s a consensus top-100 prospect and was the second-best prospect traded at the deadline. There’s plenty of time for him to develop, but his foundation is impressive.
Dasan Hill – LHP – High-A
TD Prospect Rank: 7
Hill’s 2025 season has been about refining his command. His mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider give him an intriguing starter’s profile, but he’s still learning to attack the zone consistently. He posted a 30.6 K% at Low-A, and the organization promoted him to High-A before his 20th birthday. Patience will be key, but the tools are here for a potential rotation piece.
Charlee Soto – RHP – High-A
TD Prospect Rank: 10
Soto’s stuff jumps off the page with a mid-to-upper 90s fastball with a sharp slider, but he’s still learning how to sequence effectively. He suffered a right triceps strain earlier this season and hasn’t appeared in a game since April 17th. At just 19 years old, he’s one of the younger arms in the league, so he needs to get healthy. The Twins can always have him repeat High-A next season.
If the Twins’ development plan holds, fans could see an influx of top talent over the next three seasons. With multiple MLB-ready players knocking on the door in 2025 and a wave of high-ceiling prospects following closely behind, the organization’s long-term core is starting to take shape.
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