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A week after Royce Lewis faced Casey Mize in a Battle of #1 Overall Picks, he (and his Miracle teammates) faced Brendan McKay who was taken three picks after the Twins took Lewis. Lewis and Kirilloff each had one hit off of the talented left-hander. Griffin Jax put together another quality start. Edwar Colina put together one of the best starts of his career (and he was part of a no-hitter earlier in the season). The E-Twins began their night with back-to-back home runs.Keep reading to find out more on the night in the Twins minor league system on Monday. As always, please feel free to discuss and ask questions. TRANSACTIONS It’s a rarity, but on Monday there were no transactions in the Twins minor leagues.RED WINGS REPORTRochester 1, Columbus 2 Box Score Chase De Jong was on the mound for the Red Wings in Ohio, facing off against Columbus. The right-hander gave up two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out five. Nick Anderson worked the final 2 1/3 innings and gave up just one hit. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk. Jon Kemmer led the offense. He went 3-for-4 with his fifth Red Wings double. Gregorio Petit went 2-for-4 with his ninth double. CHATTANOOGA CHATTER Chattanooga Box Score No Game Scheduled. MIRACLE MATTERS Ft. Myers 4, Charlotte 3 Box Score Down 3-2 going into the bottom of the eighth inning. Caleb Hamilton drilled his 15th double of the season to drive in the tying and winning runs. Ryan Costello went 2-for-4. Royce Lewis got the Miracle on the scoreboard in the third inning when he singled in Hamilton. Griffin Jax put up another quality start. It was the tenth time in his eleven starts that he has completed six innings. On this night, he began with three perfect innings and five scoreless innings before giving up three runs in the sixth inning. In total, he gave up five hits, walked two and struck out six batters. Jovani Moran came on and struck out four batters over two, one-hit innings. He walked two. Kevin Marnon picked up his second save with a scoreless ninth inning. KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 0, Quad Cities 3 Box Score Edwar Colina had another strong start for the Kernels. He gave up one run on two hits (one solo homer) and two walks over the first seven innings. He struck out a career-high ten batters. Rickey Ramirez came on and pitched a scoreless eighth inning, but he gave up two runs in the ninth to push the deficit to 3-0. The Kernels got a base runner in the ninth inning, but were unable to break up the shutout. Trey Cabbage broke up the no-hitter in the fifth inning with a single. The team had just four hits in the game. Michael Helman had two of them. E-TWINS E-TALK Elizabethton 4, Greeneville 1 Box Score Sometimes a strong start is all you need. In this game, Lean Marrero led off the top of the first inning with his second E-Twins homer. The next batter, Yunior Severino, drilled his fifth home run. Two batters into the game, the Twins had what proved to be enough runs to win this ball game. Jean Carlos Arias added a two-run triple later in the game. Yeltsin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with his fourth double. Gilberto Celestino walked twice and stole his sixth base. Kody Funderburk started and threw four scoreless innings. He gave up four hits, walked one and struck out two. Funderburk's four innings extended the E-Twins starters' stretch of scoreless innings to 26 (per Mike Gallagher). Brian Rapp came on and worked the next four innings. He was charged with an unearned run on two hits and a walk. He struck out six on his way to his first professional win. Johan Quezada came on and pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his second save of the year. He gave up a hit, walked one and struck out one. GCL TWINS TALK GCL Twins , GCL Orioles Box Score Monday’s game was postponed by rain. STARS OF THE DAY Twins Daily Hitter of the Day: Jon Kemmer, Rochester Red Wings (3-4, 2B(5)). Twins Daily Pitcher of the Day: Edwar Colina, Cedar Rapids Kernels (7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K) PROSPECT SUMMARY Here’s a look at how the Twins Daily Midseason Top 20 Twins Prospects performed. #1 - Royce Lewis (Ft. Myers) - 1-4, RBI, K #2 - Alex Kirilloff (Ft. Myers) - 1-4, 2B(19), R #3 - Brusdar Graterol (Ft. Myers) - Did not pitch. #4 - Nick Gordon (Rochester) - 0-4, K #5 - Stephen Gonsalves (Rochester) - Did not pitch #6 - Trevor Larnach (Cedar Rapids) - 0-4, K #7 - Brent Rooker (Chattanooga) - No Game Scheduled #8 - Akil Baddoo (Cedar Rapids) - 0-3, BB #9 -Wander Javier - out of for the season #10 - Zack Littell (Rochester) - Did not pitch #11 - Blayne Enlow (Cedar Rapids) - Did not pitch #12 - LaMonte Wade (Rochester) - 0-3, BB, 2 K #13 - Travis Blankenhorn (Ft. Myers) - 1-3, BB, RBI, 2 K #14 - Lewis Thorpe (Chattanooga) - No Game Scheduled #15 - Ben Rortvedt (Ft. Myers) - Did not play #16 - Yunior Severino (Elizabethton) - 1-4, HR(5), R, RBI, 2 K #17 - Lewin Diaz (Ft. Myers) - Out for the season (wrist) #18 - Ryan Jeffers (Cedar Rapids) - 0-4, K #19 - Jacob Pearson (Cedar Rapids) - 0-4 #20 - Luis Arraez (Chattanooga) - No Game Scheduled. #21 - Jose Miranda (Ft. Myers) - 0-3, HBP *Since Wander Javier is out, I’d add #21 to the list. TUESDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS Rochester @ Columbus (6:05 CST) - TBD Chattanooga @ Mississippi (7:00 CST) - TBD Charlotte @ Ft. Myers (6:00 CST) - RHP Clark Beeker (4-7, 4.17 ERA) Quad Cities @ Cedar Rapids - LHP Tyler Watson (4-5, 4.66 ERA) Elizabethton @ Greeneville (6:00 CST) - RHP Luis Rijo (3-1, 2.35 ERA) GCL Twins @ GCL Orioles (11:00 am CST) - TBD Please feel free to ask any questions about Monday’s games, or ask any questions you may have. Click here to view the article

I believe that rule (bold) changed in recent years though and more players from those A ball levels are able to go. Just trying to remmeber who went last yeare, ,and I think that Chris Paul and Tom Hackimer both finished the year at Ft. Myers, so already that's two. Vasquez too.

To be fair, the AFL isn't totally just a prospects league. In fact, sometimes it is, but sometimes it's a way to get guys who missed time with injury or whatever more AB/IP. Lewis is in his first full season as a pro and they were already not playing him a couple of times a week early in the season to take care of him. Kirilloff is coming off of a missed year and has played a ton of games this year. Rooker, first full season as well. Has played nearly every single game. Maybe 140 games is enough. Does that mean I think those guys shouldn't go? Of course not, just that its 'completely understandable if they shut them down, or just send them to instructs. Personally, I think at least a couple of them will go, but we'll see. I wish I was privy to those discussions.

I know I responded to this on twitter, but I think it's an important point and one worth bringing up for discussion here. Kirilloff isn't walking a lot, but I don't think he "swings at everything" at all. He's got a real good approach at the plate. He knows the strike zone well, but he also knows where he can barrel the bat. As Steve Buhr pointed out in a subsequent tweet, he's able to take a pitch 2 inches off the outside corner and drive doubles and homers the other way. Of course, if he was hitting .270 instead of .370, this would be a bigger deal...

I agree with this... the rest, in my opinion, not as important. Maybe that does speak a little to the value of having a guy like Belisle remaining in the clubhouse, even if on the DL. Then again, I wouldn't want any of the players to not be upset. As for the oblivious part, I'm sure it was more of a heat of the moment type of thing. I don't worry about little stuff like that. The part that would be understandably upsetting/disappoint is for the players remaining to think that they aren't in the "good players" category, but i doubt any of them thought that.

Over the previous four seasons, the Twins and Yankees had the best records in minor league baseball. That's fun, and good for those cities, and I do think that learning how to win and experiencing success can be a nice part of the development process... but it doesn't mean anything relative to player development.

He's made some sort of adjustment here in August after really struggling for his first month in Chattanooga. He's young. He's doing just fine. I think he'll start next season back in Chattanooga. No reason at all to push him to AAA right away. He'll likely get there midseason. They've moved him quick when healthy.

Im sure there is. He'll have to come up about September 1st (30 day rehab time). This might be a good opportunity to use the "Opener" strategy in the big leagues. That way Pineda can work on the regular 5-day schedule and he could piggyback with another starter (which is piggybacking, not opener strategy).

He might be fine in AAA. Probably. I personally don't think it matters a whole lot either way. He's probably not being called up, unless it's in September in which case it doesn't matter if he's made 2 starts in AAA or not. He's pitching fine. He's got stuff to work on. he's on the 40 man and he'll start 2019 in AAA either way, so I don't personally see any urgency to get him to AAA. Stewart's obviously in a different spot. They had to make a decision on him because with how well he's been pitching in Rochester of late, he wouldn't sneak through the Rule 5 again. So, very different situations.

I mean, until the last 4-5 starts, his control/command was not good. That's the big reason why. And timing has been a reason at times too. I'll be shocked if he's not called up for September. And, I just think that if scouting reports matter at all - and they absolutely should - Stewart's stuff has a chance to be good. Great ground ball tendencies, etc. And they made a decision on Gonsalves last offseason. They have to make a decision on Stewart this offseason and this gives them an up-close look. Can he show enough to keep on the roster? Can he be a starting option? Is he a bullpen guy.

I've heard this as well. Many think that he could be a really good reliever as well.

If they did call up Wade, then they would need to play him and they would ahve to play him or it doesn't make sense. My thought is that a guy that's 24+ and still a prospect should play at least 4 games a week to justify not playing 6 games a week in AAA.

While I don't agre that he's been 'mostly a failure.' (he's put up solid numbers most of the way, just without the pretty Ks), and I think that Romero and Gonsalves have done more in the past, I think we have to be a ltitle careful. I've talked to several people around Rochester and Chattanooga, and they will say that Stewart's stuff is really good, and he has been pitching really well. If they are going by reports that I'm sure they're getting form Rochester, I'm sure that it makes sense to call up Stewart. At least if they're talking to people who think the same as people I've talked to.

Thank you!! Only took me a week to make that change in my template... Thank you!

Sure, they could do that... though I'm sure they'd like for him to at least play a few games first. But it's the age-old question that I know how I feel about, but others may feel differently. Is it better for Wade's development to: 1.) stay in AAA and play every single day, or 2.) come up to the Twins as a 4th OF and play twice a week? For me, it's an easy choice. let him play every day. Let Cave play every day. Let Field be the twice a week guy who probably starts against some lefties. Call up Wade right after the Red Wings season ends (Labor Day) when his two options are get called up and play 2-3 times a week or go home and not keep playing.

One of the new Miracle players hit a huge home run in the ninth inning to help the team to a come-from-behind win. Another newcomer fell a double away from a cycle. A 2018 draft pick was a home run from a cycle. And another prospect whose name has graced these minor league reports nearly every day this season had yet another multi-hit game. And a former top pick and top prospect found out that he is heading to the big leagues.Keep reading to find out more on the night in the Twins minor league system on Friday. As always, please feel free to discuss and ask questions. TRANSACTIONS The Twins announced their trade of Fernando Rodney late on Thursday night. On Friday morning, they announced that Adalberto Mejia was headed to the disabled list (wrist). Those two roster spots were filled by RHP Tyler Duffey and 1B/DH Tyler Austin.Reports surfaced on Friday late afternoon that RHP Kohl Stewart had been scratched from his Friday night start in Rochester. He was called up to the Twins and will start on Sunday.RHP DJ Baxendale and OF LaMonte Wade were activated from the Rochester DL.RED WINGS REPORTRochester 2, Charlotte 8 Box Score DJ Baxendale returned from the DL and made the start. He worked a perfect first inning, but all three batters he faced in the second inning got on base. Luke Bard came in and gave up five runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out three. Nick Anderson came on and threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out three. John Curtiss struck out two over three, one-hit innings. Alan Busenitz pitched a scoreless ninth inning. The Red Wings had six hits in the game.Only LaMonte Wade, also just off the DL, had two hits. CHATTANOOGA CHATTER Chattanooga 8, Jackson 2 Box Score Luke Raley had a breakout game for the Lookouts. He hit his second Chattanooga home run and his first triple. He had three hits. Brent Rooker had three walks to go with a single and three runs scored. Zander Wiel had two hits and a walk while Jaylin Davis had two hits as well. Jordan Gore added this second triple. Dietrich Enns started and went the first 4 2/3 innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out seven. Omar Bencomo came on and struck out three over 4 1/3 scoreless innings. MIRACLE MATTERS Ft. Myers 6, Florida 4 Box Score Down 4-3 going into the top of the ninth inning, Ryan Costello hit a game-tying, leadoff home run. Aaron Whitefield (pinch running for Ben Rortvedt) later scored on a wild pitch. Ernie De La Trinidad provided some insurance with an RBI single to score Royce Lewis. Alex Kirilloff led the offense. He went 3-for-3 with his 17th double. He also threw out a runner trying to advance to second base. Costello went 3-for-4. The homer was his second with the Miracle. De La Trinidad went 2-for-5. Lewis was 1-for-3 with a walk. He was also hit by a pitch. Andro Cutura started and worked the first seven innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and a walk. He walked one and struck out six. Jovani Moran struggled a bit, but he got the win. He went two innings and gave up one run on two hits and three walks. KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 0, Clinton 1 Box Score It was a low-scoring game in Clinton. Blayne Enlow started and gave up a second-inning run. Enlow gave up only the one run on three hits over five innings. He walked one, hit two, and struck out four. Jared Finkel came on and gave up two hits over three shutout innings. He struck out one. The Kernels managed just five hits and were unable to cross the plate. Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with his second double. Trey Cabbage added his 17th double. E-TWINS E-TALK Elizabethton , Bluefield Box Score The game was postponed by rain. The teams will play two games on Saturday. GCL TWINS TALK GCL Twins 5, GCL Red Sox 6 Box Score Casey Crosby made another rehab start for the Twins. The lefty gave up two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out two. Niklas Rimmel came on. He gave up four runs (three earned) on seven hits over 2 1/3 innings. Dylan Stowell and Denny Bentley each threw two scoreless innings. Bentley struck out three. Charlie Mack led the offense. He had a single, his third double and his first triple in this game. Estamy Urena went 2-for-4. Erick Rivera walked twice. STARS OF THE DAY Twins Daily Hitter of the Day: Ryan Costello, Ft. Myers Miracle (3-4, HR(2)). Twins Daily Pitcher of the Day: Andro Cutura, Ft. Myers Miracle (7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K) PROSPECT SUMMARY Here’s a look at how the Twins Daily Top 20 Twins Prospects performed. Please note that this Prospect Summary has been updated. #1 - Royce Lewis (Ft. Myers) - 1-3, BB, 2 R, K, HBP #2 - Alex Kirilloff (Ft. Myers) - 3-3, 2B(17), R, RBI #3 - Brusdar Graterol (Ft. Myers) - Did not pitch #4 - Nick Gordon (Rochester) - 1-4, RBI, K #5 - Stephen Gonsalves (Rochester) - Did not pitch #6 - Trevor Larnach (Elizabethton) - 2-4, 2B (2) #7 - Brent Rooker (Chattanooga) - 1-2, 3 BB, 3 R #8 - Akil Baddoo (Cedar Rapids) - 0-4, K #9 -Wander Javier - out of for the season #10 - Zack Littell (Rochester) - Did not play #11 - Blayne Enlow (Cedar Rapids) - 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 HBP #12 - LaMonte Wade (Rochester) - 2-4, K #13 - Travis Blankenhorn (Ft. Myers) - 0-2, HBP, SH #14 - Lewis Thorpe (Chattanooga) - Did not pitch. #15 - Ben Rortvedt (Ft. Myers) - 1-3, BB #16 - Yunior Severino (Elizabethton) - Rained Out. #17 - Lewin Diaz (Ft. Myers) - Out for the season (wrist). #18 - Ryan Jeffers (Cedar Rapids) - 1-4, K #19 - Jacob Pearson (Cedar Rapids) - 0-3, K, SH #20 - Luis Arraez (Chattanooga) - 1-4, R #21 - Jose Miranda (Ft. Myers) - 0-5 *Since Wander Javier is out, I’d add #21 to the list. SATURDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS Charlotte @ Rochester (6:05 CST) - RHP Fernando Romero (4-3, 2.71 ERA) Jackson @ Chattanooga - RHP Sean Poppen (5-5, 3.63 ERA) Ft. Myers @ Florida (5:31 CST) - RHP Michael Pineda (rehab) Cedar Rapids @ Quad Cities - RHP Jordan Balazovic (5-3, 4.18 ERA) Bluefield @ Elizabethton (DH @ 4:00 CST) - RHP Carlos Suniago, RHP Austin Schulfer GCL Red Sox @ GCL Twins (9:00 am CST) - TBD Please feel free to ask any questions about Friday’s games, or ask any questions you may have. Click here to view the article

I had him at #17 when we did our rankings and before the trade deadline... He's at 21 on my living rankings right now, but this kind of success in AA will push him further up the ladder.

The Minnesota Twins have announced that they have traded RHP Fernando Rodney to the Oakland A's in exchange for RHP Dakota Chalmers.The Twins have traded their closer, Fernando Rodney, to the A's. In return, the Twins receive 21-year-old RHP Dakota Chalmers. Chalmers was the A's 3rd round pick in 2015 out of high school in Georgia. He received a seven-figure bonus, well over slot value, to keep him from a commitment to the University of Georgia.. He pitched a couple of games with Beloit this year, but according to Darren Wolfson, he had Tommy John surgery in April. Here is another report on Chalmers from Jeff Johnson of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids: The Twins will make a corresponding roster move tomorrow before their game. Click here to view the article

Fastball touches 90, 91. Slider is tremendous...

Age has nothing to do with why Rortvedt is in Ft. Myers. Development is. And comparing people to the Correa timeline isn't fair... I did it with Royce Lewis the other day...there it can be fair since they are both #1 overall picks. Most others aren't on anywhere near that kind of timeline. Has little if anything to do with age. Does anyone think it was a bad thing that Rortvedt started the season back in Cedar Rapids?

Because it's just a matter of time before we see the Twins do it in the big leagues.

Is this about Rortvedt? Because he'll start next season in Ft. Myers again, I'm pretty sure. He may get to AA.