Image courtesy of Rob Thompson, St. Paul Saints (Photo of Andrew Morris)
Each week, standout performances from across the Minnesota Twins farm system shine a light on the next wave of potential big-leaguers. This week’s hot sheet highlights a trio of players who turned heads with dominant outings and powerful swings. From a polished arm in Triple-A to a breakout stretch in Double-A and a newcomer making noise at Low-A, these players continue to provide hope amid a lost season at the top level.
RHP Andrew Morris – St. Paul Saints
How He Got Here: The Twins selected Morris in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft, and the 23-year-old right-hander has steadily climbed the system. In 2024, he posted video-game numbers at three different levels with a 2.37 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, a 24.5 K%, and a 5.9 BB%. He was in the conversation for the organization’s minor-league pitcher of the year, but it was hard to ignore what Zebby Matthews accomplished. After that strong showing, he opened this season in St. Paul, earning a spot in the Saints’ rotation mix while working his way into top-30 prospect rankings.
Hitting the Hot Button: Morris was at his best this week in relief, after rehabbing Davide Festa started the game. He worked 4.0 innings against Toledo, piling up a season high-tying eight strikeouts. He allowed just one run on one hit and didn’t issue a walk, showing the command and poise that have made him one of the system’s most reliable arms. Ranked the Twins’ No. 21 prospect by MLB.com, Morris’s ability to miss bats while limiting free passes has him knocking on the door of a potential MLB debut in September.
OF Kala’i Rosario – Wichita Wind Surge
How He Got Here: Rosario was drafted in the fifth round back in 2020, and after steadily progressing through the lower levels, he broke out with a big year at High-A Cedar Rapids in 2023 with an .832 OPS. Last season, he posted a .726 OPS at Double-A, but was limited to 68 games. Minnesota sent him to the Arizona Fall League for the second consecutive season, but left him unprotected from the Rule 5 Draft. He’s since become one of Wichita’s most consistent bats and a fixture in the Wind Surge outfield.
Hitting the Hot Button: The 23-year-old outfielder was locked in at the plate last week, hitting .333 (9-for-27) with three doubles, one triple, and three home runs while driving in 10 runs across six games. His power has always been his calling card, but Rosario’s improved approach and ability to drive the ball to all fields have made him a more complete offensive threat. For the season, he is hitting .258/.362/.493 with 26 doubles and 23 home runs. He’s also posting those totals while being nearly two years younger than the average age of the competition in the Texas League. His performance continues to reinforce his standing as one of the most intriguing middle-of-the-order bats in the system.
C Enrique Jiménez – Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
How He Got Here: Jiménez came to Minnesota earlier this season as part of the trade that sent Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers. Last season, he made his Stateside debut with the FCL Tigers and posted a .742 OPS in 43 games. Still just 19 years old, the young catcher has settled into Low-A Fort Myers, adjusting to a new organization while flashing his offensive potential. Minnesota was aggressive with him, moving him to Low-A, where he is nearly two years younger than the average age of the competition.
Hitting the Hot Button: Jiménez made headlines earlier this week with a two-homer game for the Mighty Mussels, showing off the raw power that made him a notable addition in the Paddack deal. Beyond the long balls, he’s shown progress defensively and has handled the demands of catching a young pitching staff. In his first 18 games in the organization, he is hitting .286/.451/.587 with eight extra-base hits (five home runs). For a prospect just getting started at the full-season level, the flashes of impact are a promising sign of what’s to come.
Morris’s polish on the mound, Rosario’s middle-of-the-order thunder, and Jiménez’s early flashes of power give the Twins plenty of reasons for optimism across multiple levels. Performances like these remind fans that while the big-league roster remains the focus, the farm system is quietly developing talent that could play key roles in Minnesota’s future.
Which prospect’s performance stands out the most in recent weeks? Will any of these players help the Twins in 2026? Leave a comment and start the discussion.