Twins Prospect Hot Sheet, September 1, 2025: Three Prospects Making Their Final Mark

[Cody Christie]

Image courtesy of Rob Thompson, St. Paul Saints (Photo of Andrew Morris)

Each week, standout performances from across the Minnesota Twins farm system shine a light on the next wave of potential big-leaguers. This week’s hot sheet highlights a trio of players who turned heads with dominant outings and powerful swings. From a polished arm in Triple-A to a breakout stretch in Double-A and a newcomer making noise at Low-A, these players continue to provide hope amid a lost season at the top level.

RHP Andrew Morris – St. Paul Saints
How He Got Here: The Twins selected Morris in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft, and the 23-year-old right-hander has steadily climbed the system. In 2024, he posted video-game numbers at three different levels with a 2.37 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, a 24.5 K%, and a 5.9 BB%. He was in the conversation for the organization’s minor-league pitcher of the year, but it was hard to ignore what Zebby Matthews accomplished. After that strong showing, he opened this season in St. Paul, earning a spot in the Saints’ rotation mix while working his way into top-30 prospect rankings.

Hitting the Hot Button: Morris was at his best this week in relief, after rehabbing Davide Festa started the game. He worked 4.0 innings against Toledo, piling up a season high-tying eight strikeouts. He allowed just one run on one hit and didn’t issue a walk, showing the command and poise that have made him one of the system’s most reliable arms. Ranked the Twins’ No. 21 prospect by MLB.com, Morris’s ability to miss bats while limiting free passes has him knocking on the door of a potential MLB debut in September.

OF Kala'i Rosario – Wichita Wind Surge
How He Got Here: Rosario was drafted in the fifth round back in 2020, and after steadily progressing through the lower levels, he broke out with a big year at High-A Cedar Rapids in 2023 with an .832 OPS. Last season, he posted a .726 OPS at Double-A, but was limited to 68 games. Minnesota sent him to the Arizona Fall League for the second consecutive season, but left him unprotected from the Rule 5 Draft. He’s since become one of Wichita’s most consistent bats and a fixture in the Wind Surge outfield.

Hitting the Hot Button: The 23-year-old outfielder was locked in at the plate last week, hitting .333 (9-for-27) with three doubles, one triple, and three home runs while driving in 10 runs across six games. His power has always been his calling card, but Rosario’s improved approach and ability to drive the ball to all fields have made him a more complete offensive threat. For the season, he is hitting .258/.362/.493 with 26 doubles and 23 home runs. He’s also posting those totals while being nearly two years younger than the average age of the competition in the Texas League. His performance continues to reinforce his standing as one of the most intriguing middle-of-the-order bats in the system.

C Enrique Jiménez – Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
How He Got Here: Jiménez came to Minnesota earlier this season as part of the trade that sent Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers. Last season, he made his Stateside debut with the FCL Tigers and posted a .742 OPS in 43 games. Still just 19 years old, the young catcher has settled into Low-A Fort Myers, adjusting to a new organization while flashing his offensive potential. Minnesota was aggressive with him, moving him to Low-A, where he is nearly two years younger than the average age of the competition. 

Hitting the Hot Button: Jiménez made headlines earlier this week with a two-homer game for the Mighty Mussels, showing off the raw power that made him a notable addition in the Paddack deal. Beyond the long balls, he’s shown progress defensively and has handled the demands of catching a young pitching staff. In his first 18 games in the organization, he is hitting .286/.451/.587 with eight extra-base hits (five home runs). For a prospect just getting started at the full-season level, the flashes of impact are a promising sign of what’s to come.

Morris’s polish on the mound, Rosario’s middle-of-the-order thunder, and Jiménez’s early flashes of power give the Twins plenty of reasons for optimism across multiple levels. Performances like these remind fans that while the big-league roster remains the focus, the farm system is quietly developing talent that could play key roles in Minnesota’s future.

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Which prospect’s performance stands out the most in recent weeks? Will any of these players help the Twins in 2026? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

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[mikelink45]

Based on the Twins promotions and actions I do not think Morris is highly regarded by the team as he is by this site.  Kalai is a fun story, I do not see him making it as a Twin when I look at the roster and the prospects.  The catcher is the one that is exciting and we need a catcher really badly.

[Fatbat]

Morris and Rosario are interesting assets.  Rosario will most likely be added to the 40 man and spend most of ‘26 in AAA. Hopefully chasing McCrusher’s ‘25 season. 
Morris is a sneaky pick to be an early ‘26 MLB innings eater. Its pretty awesome to have lower ranked talent heat up in August and force their way into promotion consideration. Morris could make the ‘26 opening day Twins roster.

I am already bracing for a ‘26 Twins payroll under $120M with a many very young guys rotating in and out of the show. (The shat show) in MPLS. 

[Fatbat]

On another note, Luke Keaschall is going to get to 130 AB’s soon and burn his rookie status. Is there a chance that the FO stashes him in St. Paul next week to allow him to chase ROY in ‘26? He already has 1.7WAR in 30 games played!!

edit. 1.6WAR in 31 games. 113 AB’s 

Edited September 2, 2025 by Fatbat

[jmlease1]

7 hours ago, Fatbat said:

On another note, Luke Keaschall is going to get to 130 AB’s soon and burn his rookie status. Is there a chance that the FO stashes him in St. Paul next week to allow him to chase ROY in ‘26? He already has 1.7WAR in 30 games played!!

edit. 1.6WAR in 31 games. 113 AB’s 

zero chance. Player's union would (justifiably) scream bloody murder if they demoted Keaschall, even if only for a week or so. Busted arm nuked his opportunity for RoY. That's the way it goes.

Rosario has put up a very solid season and should be in AAA in 2026, hopefully pushing for a chance in MLB. His overall numbers look pretty good, and if you scrub off his horrifically bad April, they looked really good. Of course, April did happen, and he absolutely sucked to start the season, but he's ending it on a real tear. Not sure how the Twins value him at this point, but his RH bat would be a good fit in a future OF group considering all the LH OF we have running around. But he'll have to hit, and the last step can be a doozy.

[mark sills]

54 minutes ago, jmlease1 said:

zero chance. Player's union would (justifiably) scream bloody murder if they demoted Keaschall, even if only for a week or so. Busted arm nuked his opportunity for RoY. That's the way it goes.

Rosario has put up a very solid season and should be in AAA in 2026, hopefully pushing for a chance in MLB. His overall numbers look pretty good, and if you scrub off his horrifically bad April, they looked really good. Of course, April did happen, and he absolutely sucked to start the season, but he's ending it on a real tear. Not sure how the Twins value him at this point, but his RH bat would be a good fit in a future OF group considering all the LH OF we have running around. But he'll have to hit, and the last step can be a doozy.

they don't half to send him down just rest him for a few games to keep under

[Otaknam]

8 hours ago, Fatbat said:

On another note, Luke Keaschall is going to get to 130 AB’s soon and burn his rookie status. Is there a chance that the FO stashes him in St. Paul next week to allow him to chase ROY in ‘26? He already has 1.7WAR in 30 games played!!

edit. 1.6WAR in 31 games. 113 AB’s 

I don’t think the team will limit Keaschall’s games so he can chase a ROY award next year, unless doing so saved them money, which is unlikely. He has shown a lot so far, but it’s more important that Keaschall gets as much experience as possible this year. 

[jmlease1]

12 hours ago, mikelink45 said:

Based on the Twins promotions and actions I do not think Morris is highly regarded by the team as he is by this site.  Kalai is a fun story, I do not see him making it as a Twin when I look at the roster and the prospects.  The catcher is the one that is exciting and we need a catcher really badly.

I think that Morris is actually thought of very highly by the Twins, but he's missed a chunk of time this season and it's taken game action to get him back on track. He was far too hittable early in the season along with a few too many walks that left him with an unsustainable WHIP. Much, much better in august, but his overall innings for the season are a little light.

With additions the team made for starting pitching, I don't expect him to break camp with the MLB club, but he'll be one of the first in line in AAA in 2026, IMHO.

[Otaknam]

Hope for the future! Rosario’s season in AA should land him on the 40 man roster, and should position him for a big league promotion. Morris adds depth as a potential mid rotation starter for 2026. Jimenez give them high potential depth at catcher, and it’s good to see him with a strong transition to a new team and league. 

[mark sills]

Andrew Morris is still finishing rehab. Hopefully pitches five innings on Wednesday. I think with a good outing his next start will be his debut. At the beginning of the year in spring training  and the first two outings with St. Paul his era was zero. Believe he had a problem with tipping pitches and had a few bad games. Since his injury has been fire.

[Trov]

Rosario has gotten passed by on the prospect list by many.  He will not likely make MLB as a Twin.  My guess they either leave him off 40 man this year or try to trade him.  He has been good, but he plays corner OF so he is easy to replace. 

[gman]

I rank them Jimenez, Morris, then Rosario, although Jimenez would probably be the last to see the majors.

I always thought the cutoff for rookie status was 150 plate appearances. Keaschall is now at 131 and could get to 150 by the end of next week.