Predicting the Minnesota Twins' Top 5 Prospects On New Year’s Day 2026

[rdehring]

 Like the list, Cody.  Thanks.

Of the three, the one who excites me the most is Winokur.  When combining his physical assets with his baseball strengths you get a player who could be special.  Very special.  

Will agree with those above who believe Prielipp should be on this list.  I continue to believe he can put his injury history behind him, beginning this year.  When he does, he will soon be the #1 pitching prospect in the organization.  

Although he may no longer be a prospect a year from now, I continue being excited about Canterino.  We all have seen how fantastic he can be, albeit in only short spurts every year or so.  I am surprised the Twins continue keeping him on the 40-man.  Because they have tells me they believe he will both be healthy in 2025 and they view him as someone who can be successful for the big league club.  I expect, however, because of his limited innings the past few years he will be in the Twins pen come summer.

[tarheeltwinsfan]

22 hours ago, mark sills said:

I think Connor Prielipp ill be highest pitcher by 2025

This would be really good.

[tarheeltwinsfan]

45 minutes ago, JD-TWINS said:

I don’t understand the casual nature that Wallner & Larnach are discussed with here (at TD)? Larnach was viewed as Emma is now 3 years ago. He’s had health issues but IMO he really stepped forward in becoming a professional hitter and key piece in ‘24. Wallner had the best 2nd half on the Team. Power - big arm - why consider trading him to make room for Emma?

Both of these corner guys are pieces in the Top 6 of the current line-up. We all “hope” Emma will be good. I’d like to keep all 3 and if Emma can beat somebody out through competition, one of them can DH until there is a clear cut answer in the future.

I hope the Twins give Larnach some work at 1B to see if that could be a good fit.

[gman]

The Twins need to start developing top prospects at both first base and shortstop. I can see Winokur and Culpepper getting time at first base this year. I don't think either will be a major league shortstop. I also think Keaschall will be getting more time at first base, maybe in the majors while his arm continues to heal from surgery.

[JD-TWINS]

8 hours ago, saviking said:

Keaschall is the cherry on top!

I sure hope he’s physically capable when Spring Training starts - a decent Spring and a couple solid months in St. Paul …….. he could be our floating answer between 1B & 2B!

[tony&rodney]

A forgotten guy might be Nowlin. The lefty was so unpredictable, good one outing/inning bad the next. He has some nasty stuff at his best. Can he morph into a decent bullpen arm with sudden unexpected consistency? Seems like a long shot.