The 2025 DSL season started out very slowly, but by season’s end they were competing with anyone who lined up against them. Manager Rafael Martinez’s club finished the season at 24-32. 

The DSL roster was filled with interesting prospects in 2025. The Twins decided to spread their international money around. 

Santiago Leon is the son of one of the Twins top international scouts. The talented youngster signed for $1,697,500. He played in 50 games and hit .223 with a .391 on-base percentage. 

Another Top international prospect in January was OF Carlos Taveras who received a bonus of $1,097,500. His season ended due to injury after just 18 games, but in that stretch he hit .246 with a .389 on-base percentage. He had three doubles, a triple and two home runs. 

Haritzon Castillo signed for $947,500. The infielder was the Twins lone representative in the DSL All Star game. He played in 39 games and hit .283/.395/.428 (.823) with eight doubles, three triples, two homers and 12 RBI. He also had 24 walks to just 22 strikeouts. 

It was a surprise in the industry when the Twins signed outfielder Teilon Serrano. He was rumored to be heading to the Dodgers. However, in their efforts to sign Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers had to back out. The Twins jumped in and signed him for $847,500. He played in 41 games and hit .258/.386/.426 (.812) with seven doubles, two triples, five home runs, and 21 stolen bases. 

Jose Barrios was signed for $422,500. In 37 games, he hit .254/.352/.361 (.713) with three doubles, two triples, two homers, and 10 stolen bases. 

As the saying goes, the further away from the big leagues, the less important the statistics are. Players in the Dominican Summer League are six promotions away from the big leagues. Most of them are 16 or 17 years old and still growing, still developing, and still learning. So it is always important to take the performances on the field with a bit of a grain of salt. 

But it’s also important to celebrate successes, and that’s what we’re doing today. Below, you will see how Twins Daily writers ranked the DSL Hitters in terms of 2025 on-field performances. Just one of the players mentioned above 

Honorable Mention
Yovanny Duran – 46 games, .296/.452/.382 (.833), 7-2B, 3-3B, 31 SB.
Teillon Serrano – 41 games, .258/.386/.426 (.812), 7-2B, 2-3B, 5-HR, 21-SB. 

#3: Joyner Perez 
Perez played in just under half of the team’s games, but he impressed with some impressive numbers. The Twins signed Perez for $397,500 in January. At 16, he was 5-11 and 215 pounds, he may not be your typical, athletic player, but if he can hit like this as he moves up, he will continue to move up. In his pro debut, he hit for average, got on base, and slugged. He had 18 walks to just 17 strikeouts, showing a good approach at the plate which can be unusual in the lower levels. He has doubles power that can certainly turn into home run power as he grows, sees more pitching and makes adjustments. 

 

#2: Jhomnardo Reyes 
Reyes certainly looks the part of a powerful ballplayer. At 6-3 and 190 pounds, the 17-year-old has tremendous power, and even more power potential. Signed out of the Dominican Republic for $332,500, Reyes had a very solid showing in his first pro season. In 50 games, he hit .291/.386/.469 (.855) with 10 doubles, nine triples, and one home run. He had 33 runs. He struck out a lot, but he also walked a lot for such a young player. While he logged just one home run, he showed the power and speed potential that he has with the 10 doubles and nine triples. 

 

#1: 3B Darwin Almanzar
While Almanzar had the lowest signing bonus of those players written about today, a quarter-million-dollar bonus says that he was a well-known, well-respected prospect. The 17-year-old switch-hitter put together a very solid, well-rounded season. He played in 44 games and hit .252/.347/.497 (.843). He hit 17 doubles, one triple, and six home runs. He showed a good approach at the plate with 20 walks. He played all over the infield, though primarily at third base. At 5-10 and 180 pounds, he has the potential to grow, add strength and continue to improve. 

 

If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that the stats in the DSL don’t necessarily transfer. Most of these players mentioned in today’s article will move up to the Florida Complex League next year. That transition comes with its own issues including coming to the States for the first time. 

Congratulations to these players on a successful first professional season.

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