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\nTop 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack<\/a> on Twitter<\/p>\n

Minnesota Twins<\/p>\n

AL Central
2025 record: 70-92 (4th)<\/p>\n

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: St. Paul Saints
Double-A: Wichita Wind Surge
High-A: Cedar Rapids Kernels
Single-A: Fort Myers Mighty Mussels<\/p>\n

2025 End-Of-Season farm system rank: #9
Jeremy Mahy\u2019s organization take from our 2025 End-Of-Season Farm System Rankings<\/a>:
Outside of another solid year from Joe Ryan and a career year from Byron Buxton, not much went well at the major league level last year. Luke Keaschall might have given Twins fans a hint of things to come as they look to their prospects for hope. Walker Jenkins looks like an All-Star. Emmanuel Rodriguez has massive power potential if he can make enough contact. Gabriel Gonzalez and Kaelen Culpepper look like solid big league regulars. Do you like 6\u20195\u2033 lefties that throw in the upper-90\u2019s? Dasan Hill will check that box.<\/p>\n

Editor note: One player who is not listed in the ranks below may still have prospect eligibility in your dynasty leagues. We made the decision to not rank him as he\u2019s close to crossing the 50 IP threshold and we wanted to include some other younger prospects. Otherwise, he is Top 50 player and would be listed.<\/p>\n

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Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07<\/a>), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan<\/a>), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam<\/a>). The writer\u2019s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.<\/p>\n

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact<\/p>\n

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2025<\/p>\n

Tier 1<\/p>\n

1. Walker Jenkins<\/a>, OF, 20, Triple-A
Our number one ranked Twins prospect is generally considered one of the Top 5 overall prospects in the game and has a chance to break camp with the big league club. He suffered a left ankle sprain during Spring Training and didn\u2019t return until June. The former first round pick (2023, 5th overall) was right on track when he did return, putting up good numbers in 84 games, most of which were for Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul. As we\u2019re slotting Jenkins into Tier 1, we do feel strongly that he\u2019s a future MLB All-Star, but let\u2019s temper expectations. As he will realistically start off 2026 back in St. Paul, he may not provide the 20\/80 or more numbers right away for your fantasy and dynasty teams. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Tier 2<\/p>\n

2. Kaelen Culpepper<\/a>, SS, 23, Double-A
Culpepper is a polished infielder whose value is driven by bat-to-ball skill, athleticism, and defensive versatility across the dirt. He features a compact swing with strong bat speed and a flatter plane that supports consistent zone contact and gap impact, with recent adjustments in loft beginning to unlock legitimate 15\u201320 home run potential. The approach has trended more disciplined, though chase can still creep in, and the power presently plays more to the pull side than all fields. Defensively, he has potential at multiple positions, showing steady actions and an above-average arm, though lateral quickness will ultimately determine whether he remains at short or settles at third, where the glove could be a real asset. With a balanced tool set and improving offensive impact, Culpepper projects as an everyday infielder whose ultimate ceiling hinges on how much power continues to emerge. (@ShaunKernahan)<\/p>\n

3. Eduardo Tait<\/a>, C, 19, High-A
Tait was an international signee during the January 2023 period by the Phillies. He immediately impressed with his bat at the Rookie level then again at A-ball. He was traded to Minnesota in the Jhoan Duran trade at this past season\u2019s deadline. Tait has a solid hit tool with developing power. His weakness is his chase-rate. Over three seasons and 235 games, he has an impressive slash line of .283\/.341\/.462 with 28 home runs. He tends to swing at too many pitches and rarely walks, which can impact him as he moves up. If he gets that under control, he could be a very solid contributor at the major league level. (@tonybps1)<\/p>\n

4. Emmanuel Rodriguez<\/a>, OF, 22, Triple-A
Rodriguez is a very hard prospect for me to project. On one hand, he boasts elite exit velocities and 30+ HR upside, with enough speed to project double-digit steals early in his career. On the other hand, he is striking out at a rate of greater than 30%. Interestingly his strikeouts don\u2019t come from expanding the zone and swinging at bad pitches. Quite the opposite, he is so passive that it gets him behind in counts far too often and having to hit a pitcher\u2019s pitch. He has run walk rates of 20%+ and high OBP in the minors, but it is hard to project how that will work against major league pitchers. If he can become more aggressive early in the count, he could be a really exciting player but if the extreme passivity continues major league pitchers could really make life tough on him. The profile is exciting if you except the built-in risk that he could always run a low batting average. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

Tier 3<\/p>\n

5. Marek Houston<\/a>, SS, 21, High-A
6. Dasan Hill<\/a>, LHP, 20, High-A
7. Kendry Rojas<\/a>, LHP, 23, Triple-A
8. Connor Prielipp<\/a>, LHP, 25, Triple-A
9. Gabriel Gonzalez<\/a>, OF, 22, Triple-A
10. Charlee Soto<\/a>, RHP, 20, High-A
11. Riley Quick<\/a>, RHP, 21, College
12. Brandon Winokur<\/a>, OF\/SS\/3B, 21, High-A
13. Kyle DeBarge<\/a>, SS\/2B, 22, High-A<\/p>\n

For Marek, if you are ranking fantasy value forward, he is definitely tier 3, but pure baseball he is tier 2. He has gold glove upside at short. He could hit .200 every year (he will probably be more .250 with 10 HR, but for the sake of argument) and still be a starter for a decade. (@ShaunKernahan) Hill is a projectable 6\u20195\u201d lefty with a unique three pitch arsenal. His command is raw, but this is the type pitching prospect that can really make some noise. Rojas, acquired from the Blue Jays, got a late start to the 2025 season recovering from injury. When he got on the mound, he looked really sharp posting a 28% strikeout rate in 69 innings across Double and Triple-A. Two elbow surgeries have limited Prielipp to just 112 total innings since being drafted back in 2022. He was healthy in 2025 and the stuff looked good. His slider is one of the best in all the minors when he lands it. Gonzalez is a high-contact, doubles-oriented hitter that rarely strikes out (14.5% K-rate). He played through three levels in 2025, ending in Triple-A, making him well-positioned for MLB reps in 2026. Soto, the former first round pick, was only able to make three starts before elbow surgery finished his 2025 season. Thankfully it was not the dreaded TJ surgery, and he should be healthy for Spring Training. Quick, selected 36th overall out of the University of Alabama, has loud stuff and a frame built for durability. Winokur\u2019s tools give him arguably the highest upside in the system. If he tightens up his approach and starts lifting the ball more consistently, his power-speed combo will pop. Taken 33rd overall last year as compensation for losing Sonny Gray to free agency, DeBarge brings elite speed and contact skills to the middle infield. He could be a .275 hitter with 30+ stolen base potential and enough pop to be fantasy relevant. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

Tier 4<\/p>\n

14. Quentin Young<\/a>, SS\/2B, 18, Single-A
15. C.J. Culpepper<\/a>, RHP, 24, Double-A
16. Billy Amick<\/a>, 1B\/3B, 23, High-A
17. Andrew Morris<\/a>, RHP, 24, Triple-A
18. Hendry Mendez<\/a>, OF, 22, Double-A
19. Khadim Diaw<\/a>, OF, 22, High-A
20. Marco Raya<\/a>, RHP, 23, Triple-A
21. Kyler Fedko<\/a>, OF, 26, Triple-A
22. Adrian Bohorquez<\/a>, RHP, 20, High-A
23. James Ellwanger<\/a>, RHP, 21, College
24. Ryan Gallagher<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A<\/p>\n

Young, Minnesota\u2019s second round pick in 2025\u2019s MLB Draft out of high school, did debut with Single-A and saw action in five games. He\u2019ll most likely be back in Fort Myers as a 19-year-old this spring. C.J. Culpepper was very good at Double-A Wichita last year, posting a 2.65 ERA in 15 games started. He and Gallagher could be fronting the Wind Surge rotation to start this upcoming season. Amick, the Twins\u2019 second round pick in 2024, slashed .310\/.418\/.455\/.873 in 54 games at High-A Cedar Rapids. Expect to see him at the keystone in Wichita this year, with an outside shot he gets to St. Paul. Diaw is interesting and has catcher and outfield eligibility. It looks like he could be splitting catcher duties in Cedar Rapids with Tait to begin the year, but he\u2019ll get some outfield time too. Raya\u2019s coming off a rough 2025 at Triple-A and will look to bounce back. The 2020 draftee started 20 of his 30 games, but needs to improve what was a 6.02 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. Fedko is one of the several outfielder non-roster invitees to Twins camp this spring. He could see time in Minnesota this season as he\u2019s coming off a 28 HR, 82 RBI, 38 SB season across AA\/AAA. Bohorquez started 14 games in Fort Myers\/Cedar Rapids in 2025 as a 20-year-old. He\u2019s looking to build off a solid 1.17 WHIP and 10.7 K\/9. Ellwanger was Minnesota\u2019s third round draft pick last summer. The right-hander is likely ticketed for a debut in Single-A. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Tier 5<\/p>\n

25. Matt Barr<\/a>, RHP, 20, High school
26. Jose Olivares<\/a>, RHP, 23, High-A
27. Ricardo Olivar<\/a>, OF, 24, Double-A
28. Kala\u2019i Rosario<\/a>, OF, 23, Double-A
29. Dameury Pena<\/a>, 2B, 20, Single-A
30. Danny De Andrade<\/a>, 3B\/2B, 21, High-A
31. Enrique Jimenez<\/a>, C\/1B, 20, Single-A
32. Eduardo Beltre<\/a>, OF, 19, Single-A
33. John Klein<\/a>, RHP, 23, Triple-A
34. Teilon Serrano<\/a>, OF, 17, Rookie (DSL)
35. Santiago Castellanos<\/a>, RHP, 17, Rookie (DSL)
36. Tanner Schobel<\/a>, 3B\/SS, 24, Triple-A
37. Yasser Mercedes<\/a>, OF, 21, Single-A
38. Haritzon Castillo<\/a>, SS\/2B, 17, Rookie (DSL)
39. Geremy Villoria<\/a>, RHP, 17, Rookie (DSL)
40. Rayne Doncon<\/a>, 3B, 22, High-A
41. Daiber De Los Santos<\/a>, SS, 19, Rookie (FCL)
42. Bruin Agbayani<\/a>, 2B\/SS, 18, Single-A
43. Jason Reitz<\/a>, RHP, 21, College
44. Jose Salas<\/a>, 1B\/2B, 22, Double-A
45. Yovanny Duran<\/a>, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
46. Caden Kendle<\/a>, OF, 23, High-A
47. Cole Peschl<\/a>, RHP, 23, High-A
48. Jay Thomason<\/a>, 3B\/1B\/OF, 23, High-A
49. Yilber Herrera<\/a>, 3B\/2B\/SS, 21, Single-A
50. Alejandro Hidalgo<\/a>, RHP, 22, Double-A<\/p>\n

Barr (5th round) and Reitz (4th round), both 2025 draftees, are expected to start the year off and make their pro debuts in Cedar Rapids. Rosario, once an Arizona Fall League HR Derby champion (2023), is coming off a very nice Double-A season (25 HR, 83 RBI, 32 SB, .844 OPS) and could spend the majority of 2026 in St. Paul, with a call-up possible late in the season.\u2028Klein stated 15 of his 31 games in 2025, so he\u2019s versatile and can help out a relief role as well. Roster Resource is projecting him to compete for a spot in the crowded Triple-A rotation. There was a lot of excitement and helium for Serrano after the Twins signed him out of the Dominican Republic. His 2025 debut in the DSL was a good start as the 17-year-old slashed .258\/.386\/.426 in 41 games.\u2028Agbayani, the son of former MLB outfielder Benny, was selected out of high school and the infielder got some time in the MLB Draft League (10 games) and then with Single-A Fort Myers (5 games). Duran is one of Minnesota\u2019s exciting young outfielder international signings. In a nice DSL sample size (46 games), he hit .296, posted a .452 OBP and stole 31 bags. A stateside debut in the Florida Complex League would be a great next step for him. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

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Tony Bps Spina is a lifelong baseball fan hailing from the City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia! Tony has loved baseball since 1980 and has followed the Phillies through good and bad times. Tony is married with 3 kids and works for a financial institution but has enough free time to play in 20 fantasy baseball leagues with 75% of them being Dynasty Leagues. He lives a few blocks away from Citizens Bank Park and attends many Phillies games per year in addition to their minor league teams in Lehigh Valley and Reading. He can be reached on Twitter at @TonyBps1.<\/p>\n

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Greg covers the Toronto Blue Jays organization for Prospects1500. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, a long-suffering fan of both the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. For more than 15 years now a participant\/commish in many dynasty baseball leagues, all with extremely deep minor league rosters. Follow on X @gregbracken07.<\/p>\n

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President of Prospects1500. Founder of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues and the MLB Fantasy Playoffs Parlay. Participant and champion in several dynasty\/fantasy baseball and football leagues. Sales Manager for Reminder Publishing by day. Huge Bruce Springsteen and pro wrestling fan. Along with his wife and two boys, lives in Longmeadow, MA. Follow on Twitter at @Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shaun Kernahan is the MLB Draft correspondent for Prospects1500. When not at a game, chances are the TV and\/or tablet has a game on and he has a notepad out taking notes. When not scouting draft prospects, he is the Director of Baseball Operations for the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate wood bat league in Colorado. Shaun can be found on Twitter at @ShaunKernahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jeremy covers the St Louis organization and contributes on Prospects of the Week for Prospects1500. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a lifelong fan of the Birds on the Bat. You can follow him on Twitter @JMahyfam<\/a> for more baseball content.<\/p>\n

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