Finalized rosters dropped on Wednesday, trimming each organization’s initial 40-player pool down into something much more game-ready. For the Twins, that means a prospect group in the mid-20s taking the field on Thursday afternoon, with a chance to show what the next wave of talent might look like in Minnesota.
Major League Baseball’s third annual Spring Breakout event runs from March 19 through March 22, serving as a four-day window into the future of the sport. The Twins will host the Philadelphia Phillies prospects on Thursday at 12:05 p.m. CT, giving fans a midday look at some of the organization’s most intriguing names. The game will be widely accessible, airing on MLB Network and Twins.TV while also streaming for free on MLB.TV, MLB.com, and the MLB app.
For Minnesota, this is more than just a novelty on the spring calendar. The roster is packed with players who could realistically factor into the club’s long-term plans, and in some cases, sooner rather than later.
Spring Breakout rosters are built primarily from MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 prospects list for each organization, with eligibility tied to players who still qualify as rookies for the 2026 season. This year’s format again featured a two-step process: a 40-player pool, then a final group announced on Wednesday.
One notable absence is Walker Jenkins, who will miss the event for the second straight year. The outfielder dealt with a hamstring injury earlier in camp, but the Twins have indicated he is progressing well. The expectation is that he will return to action later this week and be ready for Opening Day with St. Paul.
Even without Jenkins, the Twins are not lacking in star power. Fourteen of Twins Daily’s top 20 prospects made the cut, giving this roster a legitimate amount of upside across the diamond.
On the position player side, Emmanuel Rodriguez remains one of the most electric bats in the system, capable of changing a game with one swing or one sprint out of the box. Kaelen Culpepper continues to generate buzz as a fast-rising infielder with the tools to stick on the left side. Marek Houston, last year’s first-round pick, will also get his first chance to show his lauded defensive skills at shortstop. Behind the plate, Eduardo Tait and Khadim Diaw give the Twins a pair of catching prospects that bring both intrigue and upside, each carving out their own path toward the upper minors.
On the mound, Dasan Hill headlines the group as the highest-ranked pitching prospect on the roster. The left-hander has already turned heads this spring after touching 100 mph, and this setting feels tailor-made for a breakout performance. Marco Raya will be another arm to watch, especially as he continues transitioning into a bullpen role. Short bursts in a showcase environment could play directly into his strengths.
All told, this is a roster that blends proximity with projection. Some of these players are a few adjustments away from knocking on the big league door, while others are just beginning to scratch the surface of what they might become. Either way, Thursday offers a rare opportunity to see that spectrum all at once.
Finalized roster:
PITCHERS (13)
Miguelangel Boadas, RHP
C.J. Culpepper, RHP, TD’s No. 18
James Ellwanger, RHP, TD’s No. 20
Brent Francisco, RHP
Ruddy Gomez, RHP
Alejandro Hidalgo, RHP
Dasan Hill, LHP, TD’s No. 6
Matt Des Marets, RHP
Marco Raya, RHP, TD’s No. 15
Mitch Mueller, RHP
Sam Ryan, RHP
Jonathan Stevens, RHP
Eston Stull, RHP
CATCHERS (3)
Khadim Diaw, TD’s No. 19
Ricardo Olivar
Eduardo Tait, TD’s No. 4
INFIELDERS (7)
Billy Amick, 3B/1B
Kaelen Culpepper, SS, TD’s No. 2
Kyle DeBarge, SS, TD’s No. 17
Marek Houston, SS, TD’s No. 9
Ben Ross, IF
Brandon Winokur, SS/3B, TD’s No. 13
Quentin Young, SS, TD’s No. 14
OUTFIELDERS (5)
Gabriel Gonzalez, TD’s No. 7
Kyler Fedko
Hendry Mendez, TD’s No. 16
Emmanuel Rodriguez, TD’s No. 3
Kala’i Rosario