Twins Minor League Report (8/12): Adrian Bohorquez Dazzles in Cedar Rapids, While Kyler Fedko Smashes For St. Paul

[DocBauer]

29 minutes ago, Major League Ready said:

Bohorquez had a stinker in late May.  Since then his ERA is 2.23 over his last dozen starts (48.1 IP)  You would have to believe they send him to AA to start 2026.  He won't be 21 until March.  It would be nice if he were to elevate himself to be considered in the same category as Soto, Hill, and Quick.

I like your enthusiasm. And Bohorquez really has cranked up his results the past couple of months. But as of today, he has only 2 games at A+ as a 20yo. He won't even turn 21yo until early March of next season. And while "stuff happens" from trades to injuries, the staffs at both St Paul AND Wichita look pretty deep already to begin 2026.

Cedar Rapids, as of NOW, would look to have a staff of Bohorquez, Soto, Hill, Olivares, and the recently acquired Garret Horn. Of that group, only Horn would be 23yo, everyone else would be 22yo or younger. 

And that's before promoting Michael Ross, very quietly having a great 1st pro season debut, or Carpenter for Doktorczyk, or adding any other selection from the 2025 draft to Cedar Rapids. Between what was already in the system, additions made via the trade deadline purge, and the most recent draft, the organization is pretty stacked with arm talent right now. 

For right now, Bohorquez is right where he should be, and where he should be to begin 2026. Doesn't mean he can't force his way to AA at some point in 2026.

 

[DocBauer]

11 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

Fedko has very little upside. He might be good enough to hold down a bench job for a while but unlikely to ever become a starting caliber player.

Maybe. Not saying you're wrong. But what has Martin done to prove he can be a valuable part of 2026 and beyond? Be honest with yourself

Again, Fedko is a year younger than Martin and plays better defense...one supposes...and has consistently shown solid bat control and quality OB% even in a couple short/down seasons previously. He offers similar speed and more power. Gonzalez is probably the better prospect, with more upside, but for the moment, we're debating Fedko vs Martin. 

Again, I haven't dismissed Gonzalez as part of 2026, I've just offered up Fedko as another RH OF option. 

I'm guessing you also believe Gonzalez is the better prospect. So that's why we're debating Fedko vs Martin. Maybe Martin has a good 7 weeks, comes back, and is a solid contributor for 2026 and Fedko is only a AAAA player. Maybe. And I have no dislike for Martin. Previously, I've crossed my fingers and had real hope he'd at least end up being a solid bench/platoon player.

I just have yet to see anything that says he has the bat and instincts to be a good ML player. Meanwhile, the younger Fedko has an intriguing mix of defense and speed and discovered power that at least offers some upside. I like Fedko more for those reasons. 

And if we don't agree between Martin and Fedko having better upside, that's OK. It will play out. But I just like Fedko's profile and all around ability more. I don't like dismissing guys around 25-26yo who aren't TOP prospects, but figure something out late and have the potential to be viable ML contributors. It's not like we're debating the 28yo, LH OF Outman as some sort of important option.

[DJL44]

56 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

Maybe. Not saying you're wrong. But what has Martin done to prove he can be a valuable part of 2026 and beyond? Be honest with yourself

Again, Fedko is a year younger than Martin and plays better defense...one supposes...and has consistently shown solid bat control and quality OB% even in a couple short/down seasons previously. He offers similar speed and more power. Gonzalez is probably the better prospect, with more upside, but for the moment, we're debating Fedko vs Martin. 

Again, I haven't dismissed Gonzalez as part of 2026, I've just offered up Fedko as another RH OF option. 

I'm guessing you also believe Gonzalez is the better prospect. So that's why we're debating Fedko vs Martin. Maybe Martin has a good 7 weeks, comes back, and is a solid contributor for 2026 and Fedko is only a AAAA player. Maybe. And I have no dislike for Martin. Previously, I've crossed my fingers and had real hope he'd at least end up being a solid bench/platoon player.

I just have yet to see anything that says he has the bat and instincts to be a good ML player. Meanwhile, the younger Fedko has an intriguing mix of defense and speed and discovered power that at least offers some upside. I like Fedko more for those reasons. 

And if we don't agree between Martin and Fedko having better upside, that's OK. It will play out. But I just like Fedko's profile and all around ability more. I don't like dismissing guys around 25-26yo who aren't TOP prospects, but figure something out late and have the potential to be viable ML contributors. It's not like we're debating the 28yo, LH OF Outman as some sort of important option.

They're both 4th OF, but Martin has already shown he can hit enough to be a 4th OF in the majors and Fedko hasn't yet. Martin has the higher floor and a similar ceiling. Fedko could be right-handed hitting Dashawn Keirsey. 

Gonzalez could actually become a starting outfielder.

[DocBauer]

47 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

They're both 4th OF, but Martin has already shown he can hit enough to be a 4th OF in the majors and Fedko hasn't yet. Martin has the higher floor and a similar ceiling. Fedko could be right-handed hitting Dashawn Keirsey. 

Gonzalez could actually become a starting outfielder.

Man, I really wished we had dropped it at me not hating on Martin and hoping for the best and just agreeing to disagree.

ONE MORE TIME I don't hate Martin. You're obviously a fan. That's OK. I was a hopeful fan, now I'm just a MAYBE hopefull fan that something will suddenly change. 

Here are Martin's ML numbers in a quad slash line over portions of 2 seasons:

.254/ .399/ .365/ .764 with 9 SB in 14 attempts.  Is that awful? Not in the least though the power numbers are about the same as a utility INF.

And again, I'm not trying to PROVE anything to anyone. And I was ready to drop this argument already. But if we really want to continue it, fine.

Does it matter Martin was way below Fedko in the 2022 in OPS? Does it matter than Martin had a higher OPS in 2023 when Fedko only played about half a season?  (2024 is missing total results) Does it matter that in 2025 Fedko has an .896 OPS currently and Martin has a .799 OPS? 

Not really. Have you watched games? It's 100% OK if you're a fan of a player for a team. And it's OK to root for someone! One more time, I don't hate Martin! I just think he's an athlete and not a ballplayer.  I think there are better options to watch and hope for.

[DJL44]

42 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

ONE MORE TIME I don't hate Martin. You're obviously a fan.

I don’t know how you read that between the lines. I find Austin Martin quite frustrating and was really happy they signed Bader. I just have low expectations for players who are old for their level and debut at age 26. Fedko reminds me a little of Dustan Mohr. Decent platoon player for a few seasons. Even Mohr debuted at age 25.

[DocBauer]

1 hour ago, DJL44 said:

I don’t know how you read that between the lines. I find Austin Martin quite frustrating and was really happy they signed Bader. I just have low expectations for players who are old for their level and debut at age 26. Fedko reminds me a little of Dustan Mohr. Decent platoon player for a few seasons. Even Mohr debuted at age 25.

But Martin has debuted BEFORE age 26 and is frustrating by your own words? And we're debating over and over again about a late developing kid with more potential at this point who hasn't debuted yet BEFORE age 26?

By your own words Martin is frustrating and you were happy they signed Bader as a better option?

I don't get the debate at this point. Martin has proven nothing but you apparently like him and WANT him to be good. Fedko MIGHT be better, and even being a year younger with more power and more potential you just WANT Martin to be better. And maybe Fedko does nothing of value at the ML level. But how can you like a player and be frustrated by him at the same time and just refuse a younger player MIGHT be better with more potential?

I feel like Alice right now and I'm done drinking LSD laced tea to follow down and endless rabbit hole.

[DJL44]

12 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

And we're debating over and over again about a late developing kid with more potential at this point who hasn't debuted yet BEFORE age 26?

Fedko MIGHT be better

Late developing often means they’re taking advantage of younger competition.

Sure, Fedko might be better than Martin, but he’s most likely not and I don’t even like Martin. Fedko has a AAAA non-prospect profile like McCusker or Keirsey or Gasper. The odds are against his success.

[Mike Sixel]

10 hours ago, Major League Ready said:

A case could be made that Fedko is the break-out player of the year.   How could make the OF shuffle really interesting next year.  I hope to see him here in September.  That might just happen if he keeps on hitting anything like he has since being promoted.  

Matt as well being him up, and option Roden at this point. 

[Major League Ready]

7 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Matt as well being him up, and option Roden at this point. 

It's a lost season and Roden has nothing left to prove in the minors.  He was very good at every Milb level.  They should give him an opportunity now and to start 2026 because they have a lot of options that should be ready by the midway point in 2027.   They could actually play Fedko at 1B just to get him as many ABs as possible.  There is a better possibility he can stay with the team long term at 1B vs the outfield given Wallner / Jenkins / Rodriguez and Gonzalez have greater upside.  I realize it's weird with a guy that can play all 3 OF positions but we can always adapt his role later if he can hit at the ML level.  

[Mike Sixel]

3 hours ago, Major League Ready said:

It's a lost season and Roden has nothing left to prove in the minors.  He was very good at every Milb level.  They should give him an opportunity now and to start 2026 because they have a lot of options that should be ready by the midway point in 2027.   They could actually play Fedko at 1B just to get him as many ABs as possible.  There is a better possibility he can stay with the team long term at 1B vs the outfield given Wallner / Jenkins / Rodriguez and Gonzalez have greater upside.  I realize it's weird with a guy that can play all 3 OF positions but we can always adapt his role later if he can hit at the ML level.  

Good points

[David HK]

On 8/13/2025 at 10:00 PM, Dman said:

Probably for the same reason they are playing the 29 year old Kody Clemens at the MLB level right now.  Fedko is a right handed bat which they don't have many of that plays better defense than Wallner or Larnach.  He can play center as well and has stolen 30 bases this year and he is younger than Outman with a much better K to BB ratio than Outman.  I'd say lot's of reasons.

I wouldn't hesitate to offer him Mickey's spot, post haste.