Cody Christie

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—For weeks, Major League Baseball has been dealing with a crisis no one saw coming. Not gambling. Not robot umpires. Not another pace of play debate. Pants. Specifically, umpire pants. Twice in recent weeks, MLB umpiring crews arrived at Target Field without the proper uniform pants after travel complications delayed equipment shipments. Fans laughed. Broadcasters joked. Social media had a field day wondering how a billion-dollar league could not successfully transport polyester slacks across state lines. But according to an exclusive investigation from Twins Daily, this was no accident. This was sabotage. After weeks of investigative journalism, several ignored emails, and one suspicious meeting near a Caribou Coffee inside Terminal 1, Twins Daily tracked down the MSP Airport employee responsible for the disappearances. Twins Daily granted his request for anonymity because, frankly, he still has TSA clearance and access to conveyor belts. “I regret nothing,” the employee said while wearing reflective airport gear and sipping a Cherry Coke. “People think this is about pants. It’s bigger than that. This is about accountability.” The employee claims his hatred of MLB umpires dates back to Game 2 of the 2009 ALDS. “I’ve held onto this anger for years,” he admitted. “Joe Mauer hit a double. Everybody knows it. You can only suppress rage for so long before you start rerouting luggage.” According to the employee, the operation began modestly. “At first, I would just move the bags slightly farther away from the carousel,” he explained. “Little victories. Tiny inconveniences. But then I saw the umpire equipment cases come through MSP, and I realized destiny was calling.” The employee described a sophisticated process involving baggage rerouting tags, fake maintenance delays, and what he repeatedly called “psychological warfare.” “Do you know how vulnerable an umpire feels without matching pants?” he asked. “You can survive without shin guards for a few innings. But pants? That’s civilization.” The plot thickened when Dan Hayes jokingly posted on social media that there “must be an MSP employee with a sense of humor” behind the missing pants situation. As it turns out, he accidentally uncovered the truth. “When I saw Dan tweet that, I almost retired immediately,” the employee said. “I was pacing around the baggage claim, tearing my hair out and smearing on face paint. I thought the walls were closing in.” Hayes later provided Twins Daily with a brief statement. “I was kidding,” Hayes said. “I did not think there was an actual rogue airport employee launching a one-man campaign against umpire slacks. That feels important to clarify, legally.” Fans remain deeply confused by the entire situation. “I just don’t understand why it’s only the pants,” said one Target Field attendee. “Why not the shirts? Why not the hats? Why are the pants the weak link in MLB logistics?” Another fan had a different theory. “I think somebody at Delta lost a bet,” he said. “There’s no way this naturally happens twice. My luggage can disappear for six days in Orlando, but somehow the only thing MLB loses is umpire pants?” The employee insists the answer is simple. “Because pants send a message,” he said, while dramatically pointing toward a moving walkway. “If I take the shirt, they still look official. If I take the hat, they improvise. But if I take the pants?" He paused. He was smiling, but it made me feel cold inside. "Chaos.” Unnamed MLB sources in New York confirmed the league has become increasingly alarmed. “There have been emergency meetings,” one source said. “Do you know how hard it is to find replacement umpire pants on short notice in Minnesota? We had one intern calling Kohl’s locations at midnight.” Another league source reportedly suggested MLB may begin traveling with “backup emergency pants” stored separately from the main equipment bags. The MSP employee laughed at that proposal. “They think I haven’t considered backups?” he asked. “This is the major leagues. I’m scouting tendencies. I’m watching tape. I know their travel schedules better than they do.” He also hinted that the operation may not be over. “There are other garments,” he said cryptically. “People should keep an eye out for belt-related incidents moving forward. These dorks need special shoes to work the plate! You know how easy a target that makes them?” MLB officials reportedly remain determined to catch whoever is responsible. The employee seemed unconcerned. “They’ll never stop me,” he said confidently. “Not unless Angel Hernandez starts working baggage claim.”

There comes a point when an organization stops sending subtle hints and starts using a megaphone. For the Minnesota Twins, their handling of Kyler Fedko feels like the latter. Fedko has done almost everything the organization could reasonably ask for from a 12th-round pick. He's climbed the ladder steadily since being drafted out of the University of Connecticut in 2021, improved his offensive profile every season, added defensive versatility, and developed into one of the more intriguing right-handed bats in the system. Yet, every time the major-league roster opens a lane for him, the Twins find another person to fill it. At some point, it stops being about development and starts looking like a lack of trust. Fedko, now 26, spent all of 2024 at Double-A Wichita and put together a respectable but unspectacular campaign. In 77 games, he hit .227/.327/.319, with three home runs and 14 doubles. Minnesota (unsurprisingly) had him repeat Double-A to begin 2025, and that decision looked too conservative immediately. Fedko exploded offensively at Wichita, posting an .868 OPS with 35 extra base hits in 88 games while becoming one of the hottest hitters in the organization. He also stole 38 bases, giving Minnesota a rare blend of right-handed power and speed. Few players in the organization combined patience, power, and athleticism the way Fedko did in 2025. That breakout season completely changed the conversation around him. He became a regular topic among Twins prospect followers and quickly forced his way into the organizational spotlight. The Twins promoted him to Triple-A on August 1, and he did not slow down. After arriving in St. Paul, he somehow got even hotter, posting an 1.104 OPS with six home runs and seven doubles during his first 22 games. Overall, Fedko posted an .829 OPS in 42 games after the promotion while continuing to show improved power against upper-level pitching. During one stretch with the Saints, Fedko earned Twins Minor League Player of the Week honors after hitting .407 with three home runs and a 1.299 OPS across six games. He also tied a Saints franchise record with five hits in a single game. By the end of the season, he finished runner-up to Gabriel Gonzalez for Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Year after smashing 28 home runs and maintaining an on-base percentage near .370. Usually, when a player forces the issue that aggressively, an opportunity follows. Instead, Fedko has remained stuck in Triple-A while the Twins continue patching together solutions at the major league level. Last season felt like the perfect opportunity to see what he could do. Minnesota struggled badly after the trade deadline and desperately needed offensive consistency, especially from the right side. Fedko never got the call. Nor did the team add him to the 40-man roster in November. They left him exposed to the Rule 5 Draft, though he wasn't selected. Now in 2026, he is producing again. Through 37 games, Fedko is hitting .292/.372/.608, with 19 extra-base hits while going 8-for-11 on stolen base attempts. On Wednesday, he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two homers, four RBIs, and three runs scored. His strikeout rate has climbed from 21.2% to 24.5%, and his walk rate has dipped from 14.0% to 9.1%, but the overall production remains difficult to ignore. More importantly, his profile fits a very obvious organizational need. The Twins' lineup has leaned heavily left-handed for multiple seasons. Fedko hits right-handed, brings legitimate power, and adds athleticism on the bases. Defensively, he has played all three outfield spots while also making starts at first base and second base. That kind of versatility usually earns players at least a short look in Minnesota. Instead, the organization keeps treating him like organizational depth, rather than a legitimate option. That reality becomes harder to justify with every passing week. Fedko is no longer a young prospect who needs years of refinement. He is 26 years old, succeeding against upper-level pitching, and offering skills the major-league roster clearly lacks. If the Twins believed he could help them, there have already been multiple opportunities to prove it. Their actions suggest otherwise. Maybe the organization sees flaws behind the scenes that outsiders cannot fully evaluate. Maybe they believe the swing-and-miss concerns will become more pronounced in the majors. Maybe they simply do not view him as a long-term roster fit. Whatever the reason, the message has become increasingly clear. Fedko keeps producing like someone deserving of an opportunity, while the Twins continue operating like they do not trust him to handle one. Should Fedko get a shot with the Twins? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

The Minnesota Twins have seen this movie before with Matt Wallner. A talented slugger with massive raw power starts the season in a deep slump, gets sent to Triple-A to reset mechanically and mentally, then returns looking like a completely different hitter. That formula worked in 2024. The question now is whether lightning can strike twice. Minnesota demoted Wallner after one of the worst starts by any regular player in baseball. Through the opening stretch of the season, he slashed .167/.259/.292 with a 58 wRC+, a 39.3% strikeout rate, and a league-worst -8 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS). His struggles were severe enough that he accumulated negative value on both sides of the ball and had a ghastly -1.3 rWAR before the demotion. The Twins didn't put him in a position to succeed, either. Minnesota faced an unusually heavy dose of left-handed starting pitching during the first month of the season, and the club continued running Wallner into the lineup regularly despite his long-standing platoon concerns. His production against right-handed pitching was already underwhelming with a .580 OPS, but things cratered further against lefties, where he posted just a .496 OPS. Still, the underlying issues went beyond usage patterns. Wallner’s inability to handle fastballs became one of the biggest red flags in his profile. For a hitter whose value comes from power, pitchers consistently beating him with velocity is a dangerous trend. He produced just a .377 xSLG against fastballs while posting a 35.0% whiff rate against them. Even more concerning, his whiff rates against breaking balls and offspeed pitches both climbed above 50%. Pitchers essentially discovered they could attack him in every zone and with every pitch type. That much generalized suckage is nearly impossible to survive against major-league pitching. Part of the problem may stem from a subtle but meaningful drop in bat speed. Wallner ranked among baseball’s elite in bat speed over the previous two seasons, sitting at 76.6 mph in 2024 and climbing even higher in 2025 at 77.4 mph. This season, that number dropped to 75.4 mph. While still strong overall and ranking in the 90th percentile, even a slight decrease can dramatically alter timing windows for a hitter whose offensive profile depends on punishing mistakes. A hitter losing even a fraction of reaction time can suddenly find himself late on fastballs and vulnerable to secondary pitches once behind in counts. That's exactly what happened to Wallner. The encouraging part for Minnesota is that there is already a blueprint for fixing him. Back in May of 2024, the Twins sent Wallner to Triple-A for a similar reset. He responded by posting an .888 OPS with 19 home runs and 15 doubles across 67 games. When he returned during the second half, he looked far more confident and under control at the plate, producing a .914 OPS with 10 home runs and 14 doubles in just 55 games. The assignment worked then because Wallner simplified things. He attacked pitches he could drive, punished mistakes early in counts, and stopped trying to cover every inch of the strike zone. He looked athletic and explosive again. Now he has to prove those adjustments are still available to him. So what exactly must Wallner accomplish at Triple-A before earning another call to Minnesota? The first priority is reducing swing-and-miss against fastballs. The Twins can live with strikeouts if Wallner is demolishing velocity, but they cannot carry a slugger who consistently loses to four-seamers in the zone. If he starts driving fastballs to the pull side again with authority, that will be the clearest sign his timing and bat speed are returning. Second, the Twins need to see better swing decisions. Wallner does not need to become a low-strikeout hitter, but he has to show more control within at-bats. Too often this season, opposing pitchers expanded the zone and watched him chase himself into disadvantageous counts. Triple-A will give him an opportunity to rebuild his confidence by attacking hittable pitches earlier, rather than constantly reacting from behind. The defensive side matters, too. Minnesota can survive slightly below-average defense from Wallner because of his offensive upside, but they cannot continue playing someone costing runs at the rate he was earlier this year. Better reads in the corner outfield and more consistent routes would help rebuild trust with the coaching staff. At his best, he is not an everyday middle-of-the-order bat facing all pitching styles. He is a devastating weapon against right-handed pitching who can completely change a game with one swing. The Twins may have overextended him by trying to force everyday usage. A successful reset could include Wallner embracing that role again and dominating favorable matchups, instead of trying to prove he can handle every situation. Minnesota still needs the version of Wallner that looked like a breakout power hitter during the second half of 2024. Few players in the organization possess his raw power or ability to change a game instantly. But talent alone will not get him back to Target Field. The Twins need to see a hitter who can catch up to velocity again, control the strike zone better, and rebuild enough confidence to become a dangerous platoon bat. They need to see competent defense in a corner outfield spot. If Wallner can accomplish those things at St. Paul, another opportunity in Minnesota will come sooner rather than later. What does Wallner need to accomplish at Triple-A? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

The Minnesota Twins did not expect Alex Jackson to factor into the major-league roster again this quickly. Baseball rarely sticks to the original script. With Ryan Jeffers on the IL with a broken hamate bone, the Twins called up Jackson from Triple-A St. Paul to stabilize the catching situation as a complement to Victor Caratini. For Jackson, it represents another opportunity in a career that has taken plenty of unexpected turns. Back in March, the Twins designated Jackson for assignment near the end of spring training. The writing was on the wall after the club signed Caratini late in the offseason, and Jackson no longer had minor-league options remaining. Minnesota reportedly explored possible trades before the DFA, but rival clubs were not eager to absorb his $1.35-million salary. The Twins originally acquired Jackson from the Orioles during the offseason, in exchange for minor-league infielder Payton Eeles. At the time, Minnesota’s payroll situation appeared uncertain, while ownership discussions lingered in the background. Jackson fit the profile of a relatively inexpensive defensive catcher with some right-handed power potential. For much of the winter, Jackson looked like the favorite to open the season as Jeffers’s backup. That changed once the Twins committed to Caratini for two years and $14 million. The early returns on that investment have not exactly inspired confidence. Through 34 games, Caratini owns a 50 OPS+ with negative WAR production—though he's been the best catcher in baseball at adding value via the ABS system, which counts for something. Jackson’s career path has always carried intrigue. He was once viewed as one of the top prospects in baseball after being selected sixth overall in the 2014 MLB Draft. Scouts loved the athleticism and raw power, and his upside made him one of the most recognizable prep bats in the country. The major leagues have been a different story. Across 440 plate appearances since debuting in 2019, Jackson has produced a .153/.239/.288 line, with 11 home runs. The power flashes occasionally appear, but the swing-and-miss issues have consistently overwhelmed the rest of his offensive profile. He has struck out in more than 40 percent of his major-league plate appearances. Defensively, however, Jackson continues to earn praise around the league. Pitch framing and arm strength remain his calling cards, and those skills are ultimately what keep him employed, despite the offensive limitations. Teams view him as a serviceable depth catcher who can handle a pitching staff and provide occasional power. After clearing waivers, Jackson reported to St. Paul and quietly put together one of the more productive offensive stretches of his professional career. In 24 games with the Saints, Jackson posted a .239/.295/.511 line with seven home runs and three doubles. The raw slugging numbers stand out, though the International League has become notoriously hitter-friendly. His 97 wRC+ suggests the overall offensive package is still roughly league-average, despite the home run surge—and a veteran putting up that number in Triple-A can't be counted on for much in the bigs. Some familiar concerns remain underneath the surface. Jackson’s strikeout rate has climbed to 32.6%, roughly four percentage points higher than it was during his Triple-A stint last season. His walk rate has also dipped from 10.3% to 6.3%. The power is legitimate, but the offensive profile still carries very little margin for error. The Twins’ lack of upper-level catching depth made the decision easy: Jackson was the only real option. Noah Cardenas has struggled badly at Triple-A, carrying a .470 OPS into the week. David Banuelos owns a more respectable .708 OPS but profiles more as organizational depth than as a true major-league option. If another injury occurs behind the plate, Minnesota could quickly find itself stretched thin at the position. For now, Jackson gets the call. The Twins are not asking him to become an everyday offensive contributor. They simply need competent innings behind the plate while Jeffers recovers. If Jackson can provide steady defense, run into a few fastballs, and avoid becoming an automatic out, he may stick around longer than many expected when the organization designated him for assignment two months ago. Baseball careers are rarely linear. Jackson knows that better than most. Now he gets another chance to prove he still belongs in the big leagues. What stands out about Jackson so far in 2026? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

Lesson for the kids: don’t slide headfirst into first base. No matter what Nick Punto tells you. The Minnesota Twins received discouraging news regarding top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez after the outfielder’s lingering thumb issue was diagnosed as far more serious than initially believed. Rodriguez is expected to undergo surgery next week to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The injury traces back to May 1, when Rodriguez dove headfirst into first base during a game for Triple-A St. Paul. Early evaluations pointed to a strain, and there was optimism that the issue would resolve quickly enough for him to avoid a lengthy absence. Instead, the discomfort never fully disappeared. Even after the swelling began to improve, Rodriguez continued experiencing pain in the thumb. That prompted the Twins to conduct another MRI, which ultimately revealed the torn ligament that will now require surgery. The organization has not yet announced an official recovery timetable and likely won’t until after the procedure is completed. “There was a lot of swelling,” Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said. “The experts were not able to see into the joint there on the initial set of images, and when he still had the pain persisting here, that hadn’t fully dissipated, that’s what led to the follow-up images and updated diagnosis.” Before the injury, Rodriguez was doing exactly what the Twins hoped to see at Triple-A. In 25 games with St. Paul, he slashed .247/.417/.506 (.923) with six home runs and 18 RBIs while continuing to show the elite plate discipline that has made him one of the most intriguing prospects in baseball. That production only makes this setback more frustrating. Twins Daily ranked Rodriguez as the organization’s third-best prospect entering the season, and he continues to sit comfortably inside most national top-100 prospect lists. The talent has never been questioned. Staying on the field has been the challenge. Since beginning his professional career in 2021, Rodriguez has yet to appear in more than 99 games during a single season and is averaging just 59 games per year. That reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Over the last four years alone, Rodriguez has battled injuries involving both thumbs, his right hip, oblique, abdomen, and left knee. The Twins and Rodriguez spent part of the offseason proactively addressing those concerns, with the outfielder working in the Dominican Republic before heading to Tampa for specialized training with an athletic trainer. Unfortunately, baseball development is rarely linear, especially for prospects whose bodies keep betraying them. The Twins still believe Rodriguez has impact bat potential at the major league level. When healthy, he combines power, patience, and athleticism in a way few prospects in the organization can match. But every missed month delays that timeline and creates more questions about how sustainable his future role can be. For now, the focus shifts from development to recovery once again.

The Minnesota Twins knew demoting Royce Lewis would create headlines. What they probably also knew was that the follow-up decision would create even more debate. Instead of promoting top prospect Kaelen Culpepper, the Twins turned to veteran Orlando Arcia to fill the roster spot. For a fan base looking for a spark and dreaming about the organization’s future, it felt underwhelming. Culpepper is one of the most exciting prospects in the system, and he’s been on an absolute heater during May. But even if the move was unpopular, it was probably the correct long-term decision. Culpepper has played fewer than 40 games at Triple-A. On a recent episode of Inside Twins, general manager Jeremy Zoll discussed how he believes the jump from Triple-A to the big leagues is more difficult now than ever. That distinction makes it easier to swallow the Culpepper decision. The former first-round pick has looked impressive for St. Paul, slashing .253/.346/.469, with nine home runs and nine steals in 39 games. Since the calendar flipped to May, he has elevated his production even further, hitting .291/.403/.582 with four homers in 67 plate appearances. There is no question that the talent is real. Selected with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Culpepper has moved quickly through the organization because of his athleticism, power potential, and defensive versatility. While he has spent most of his time at shortstop, he also has extensive experience at third base, dating back to college. Some evaluators even believe third base could ultimately become his best defensive home because of his arm strength. That positional flexibility makes him even more enticing. The temptation is obvious. If the Twins are serious about moving on from Lewis (for the time being), there are multiple ways Culpepper could fit onto the roster immediately. Brooks Lee could shift to third base to open shortstop for Culpepper, or Culpepper himself could handle third while continuing to get occasional work in the middle infield. On paper, it all works. Reality is a little more complicated. The Twins are trying to avoid putting Culpepper into a situation where he arrives in the majors before every aspect of his game is fully prepared. According to The Athletic’s Dan Hayes, team officials want him to continue refining his defense at shortstop while also developing more consistency offensively. That is not an insult to his performance. It acknowledges that Triple-A development is still part of the process. Fans often treat promotions like rewards for good statistics, but organizations view them as long-term investments. Once a top prospect arrives in the majors, expectations change immediately. Every slump becomes magnified. Every defensive mistake becomes a talking point. The Twins would prefer Culpepper’s debut to come when they believe he is fully equipped to stay permanently, rather than bouncing between levels because of short-term roster needs. That distinction matters. Too many organizations across baseball have rushed prospects simply because the big league roster needed energy. Sometimes it works, like what the Twins saw with Luke Keaschall in 2025. Other times, a player arrives before he is fully polished, struggles immediately, loses confidence, and spends the next two years trying to recover. The Twins do not want Culpepper learning on the fly while trying to save a roster spot. That is where Arcia makes perfect sense. He is not the flashy choice, but he is the practical one. Arcia has spent a decade in the majors and can handle multiple infield positions without the organization having to worry about stunting his development. He is also earning the opportunity himself after hitting .318/.376/.556 (.932) with eight home runs in 39 games for St. Paul. Most importantly, Arcia buys the Twins time. If Lewis figures things out quickly or if the roster construction changes again in a few weeks, Minnesota avoids forcing Culpepper into a potentially unstable situation. If Culpepper continues to dominate Triple-A while sharpening his defense and approach, the eventual call-up becomes easier and cleaner. And if the Twins do summon him later this summer, they want it to feel permanent. That should excite Twins fans more than a rushed promotion in May. Culpepper is clearly part of Minnesota’s future. Nothing about this decision changes that reality. In fact, keeping him at Triple-A for now may be the best evidence that the organization believes he can become a cornerstone player instead of just a temporary roster fix. The hardest part for fans is patience. The smartest part for the Twins may be showing it. Should Culpepper have been promoted? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

When the Twins traded Jhoan Duran at last summer’s trade deadline, many fans may have focused their attention on Mick Abel, since he was considered big-league ready. However, the return package also included one of the more fascinating catching prospects in the minors. Eduardo Tait’s professional journey began quietly when he signed with the Phillies out of Panama for just $90,000 in January 2023. It did not take long for evaluators to notice him. A .917 OPS during his debut in the Dominican Summer League helped him to pop on the prospect radar, and he backed up the excitement in 2024 by hitting .302 with an .842 OPS while reaching full-season ball before his 18th birthday. By the middle of last summer, Tait had climbed from Single- A to High-A, earned a Futures Game appearance, and eventually landed in the Twins organization as part of the Duran trade. He closed the season with a playoff push in the High-A Midwest League and entered 2026 as one of the youngest and most intriguing catching prospects in a Twins system that has lacked catchers in recent years. The Twins elected to send Tait back to the Midwest League to begin the 2026 season, and the early results have been something of a mixed bag. Through his first 34 games, the left-handed hitting catcher owns a .227/.308/.430 (.738) slash line with six home runs and eight doubles. The raw power production has remained encouraging, but his overall offensive value has dipped slightly, with his wRC+ falling from 103 last season to 87 this year. At first glance, that might appear disappointing. Context matters heavily here. Tait is still just 19 years old and has faced older pitchers in all but five of his plate appearances this season. He is more than three years younger than the average Midwest League player, with only Rainiel Rodriguez and Luis Pena younger among position players in the league. That age gap is significant, especially for a catcher handling the physical and mental demands of the position while also trying to develop offensively. The Twins are also experimenting with having pitching coaches call pitches from the dugout at lower levels of the minors, a practice already common in college baseball. In this setup, coaches have real-time information available during the game, which can streamline pitch selection. The catcher, meanwhile, relies on recall and memory, which can become challenging amid constant in-game adjustments, matchup changes, and pinch hitters. For Tait, it adds another layer of development to work through as he continues to adjust to the demands of professional catching. The tools that made Tait intriguing in the first place remain very visible. His bat-to-ball skills are impressive for a player this young, and he consistently produces loud contact when he squares baseballs up. He has shown the ability to drive the ball to all fields for extra bases, although much of his home run power still comes to the pull side. The six early-season home runs are an encouraging sign that his power continues to trend upward against more advanced pitching. At the same time, his strengths and weaknesses are closely connected. Tait makes contact so frequently that he often expands the strike zone too aggressively. His 41% chase rate in 2025 highlighted that issue, and while his walk rate has improved modestly from 7.4% to 8.2% this season, the approach still needs refinement. Pitchers are increasingly willing to challenge him outside the zone because they know he is capable of putting almost anything in play. There are signs of growth beneath the surface, though. Even with the increased strikeout rate, the improved walk rate suggests Tait is at least beginning to work deeper counts and identify pitches he can damage. For a teenage hitter facing much older competition, developmental progress often matters more than the surface slash line. Defensively, Tait’s long-term outlook behind the plate continues to improve as well. He has plenty of arm strength and has made encouraging strides with his receiving and blocking. Evaluators may never project him as a plus defensive catcher, but he has shown enough improvement to believe he can remain at the position long term. That matters immensely for his overall value because his offensive profile becomes much more impactful if he stays behind the plate. The Twins do not need Tait to dominate the Midwest League at 19 years old. What they need is continued development in his approach, continued defensive growth, and evidence that the power can translate consistently against advanced pitching. So far, there are still plenty of reasons to believe in that trajectory. Catching prospects often develop more slowly than players at other positions because of the workload and complexity of the job. Tait is already holding his own offensively while being one of the youngest everyday players in the league. Even with some statistical regression, the combination of age, contact ability, raw power, and defensive progress still gives him the look of a potential long-term major league catcher. The next step in his development is less about raw production and more about refinement. If Tait can continue improving his swing decisions without sacrificing his natural contact ability, the offensive upside becomes much more substantial. Pair that with adequate defense behind the plate, and the Twins may have landed one of the more underrated catching prospects in baseball when they acquired him last summer. What stands out about Tait’s performance so far this year? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

The Minnesota Twins earned a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night, but the win came with an unsettling development behind the plate. Catcher Ryan Jeffers exited the game late after suffering what the club is calling a left wrist sprain. Jeffers will undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning after leaving during the middle of an at-bat in the eighth inning. The injury occurred after he fouled off the first pitch from Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh and shattered his bat. Jeffers initially stayed in the box and took two pitches for balls before calling timeout and signaling that something was wrong. “I was kind of going through the mental battle of whether I could swing or not, and then made the decision,” Jeffers said after the game. “We’ll know more tomorrow.” Manager Derek Shelton and athletic trainer Masa Abe came out to check on Jeffers before he walked off the field and headed to the clubhouse. Veteran catcher Victor Caratini entered as a pinch hitter and remained in the game behind the plate. The timing could not be worse for the Twins because Jeffers has been playing the best baseball of his career. He finished Monday’s game 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored, continuing a scorching start to the season. Through his first stretch of games in 2026, Jeffers is slashing .295/.408/.541 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs while emerging as one of the most productive offensive catchers in baseball. For a Twins lineup that has dealt with inconsistency throughout the year, Jeffers has been one of the few dependable middle-of-the-order bats. His combination of patience, power, and quality contact has elevated his value significantly as he approaches free agency following the season. If the MRI reveals a more serious injury, Minnesota may need to make a roster move quickly. Jeffers and Caratini are currently the only catchers on the Twins’ 40-man roster, leaving the organization thin on immediate depth. That situation would likely open the door for Alex Jackson to return to the major leagues. The veteran backstop has quietly put together a strong offensive season at Triple-A St. Paul, hitting .239/.295/.511 (.806) with notable power production across 95 plate appearances. The Twins can survive injuries at several positions because of their organizational depth, but catcher is not one of them. Losing Jeffers for any extended period would remove one of the club’s best hitters and force Minnesota to rely heavily on Caratini while searching for additional help. For now, the organization and its fans will wait for Tuesday’s MRI results, hoping that one awkward swing did not sideline one of the most important players in Minnesota’s lineup.

The Minnesota Twins continue to battle through injuries as the calendar pushes deeper into May. With the season past the quarter mark, staying healthy becomes even more important for a club trying to get closer to a .500 record. Some updates offered optimism this weekend, while others created additional uncertainty. Byron Buxton appears close to returning after progressing through baseball activities, but Taj Bradley’s rehab outing at Triple-A St. Paul raised more questions about his timeline. Minnesota also provided updates on several pitchers working their way back from arm injuries. Byron Buxton Progressing Toward Return Buxton continues to trend in the right direction after dealing with right hip flexor soreness. The Twins consider him day to day, and the recent updates suggest a return may not be far away. Buxton reportedly came through a workout on May 16 without issues and returned to on-field work before the game again on May 17. That is an encouraging sign considering how important he has been to Minnesota’s lineup this season. When healthy, Buxton changes the complexion of the roster. His defense in center field remains above-average, and his power production has helped stabilize the middle of the lineup. Minnesota has understandably taken a cautious approach because hip and lower body injuries can quickly become lingering concerns for a player whose game depends heavily on explosiveness. The fact that he continues to increase baseball activities is a positive development for the Twins moving forward. Taj Bradley’s Rehab Outing Raises Concerns Bradley remains on the 15-day injured list with right pectoralis muscle inflammation after being placed there retroactive to May 6. The Twins hoped Bradley would take a significant step forward during his rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Instead, the outing ended much earlier than anticipated. Bradley failed to make it out of the second inning after throwing 31 pitches in the frame before being removed from the game. On Sunday’s episode of Inside Twins, general manager Jeremy Zoll explained that the organization wanted Bradley to complete roughly four innings while staying near 65 pitches. Because he was unable to reach those benchmarks, his timetable for returning to Minnesota remains unclear. That development is notable because the Twins have leaned heavily on their rotation early in the season. Bradley was expected to play a meaningful role for the pitching staff, but the club now appears likely to proceed carefully until he demonstrates he can handle a normal workload again. Cody Laweryson Takes Another Step Forward Laweryson continues progressing in his recovery from a right forearm strain that landed him on the injured list back on April 9. Laweryson made a rehab appearance with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday and delivered a clean inning. He allowed no hits, walked one batter, and did not record a strikeout. For a pitcher returning from a forearm issue, simply getting through an outing healthy is often the biggest objective. The Twins will likely continue gradually increasing his workload before considering him for activation. According to Zoll, he is expected to make at least two more rehab appearances this week. Minnesota’s bullpen depth has been tested throughout the season, so getting another healthy arm back into the mix would provide needed reinforcement. Cole Sands Beginning Throwing Progression Sands remains sidelined with a mild right forearm strain after going on the injured list retroactive to April 29. The good news is that Sands resumed playing catch on May 12 and May 13 as the Twins began building him back up. At this stage, the organization appears focused on making sure he progresses slowly over the next week before advancing to more intense throwing sessions. Forearm injuries always create some level of concern for pitchers, which explains why Minnesota has emphasized patience with Sands. Before the injury, he had become an increasingly important option for the Twins in middle relief situations. If his throwing progression continues without setbacks, he could eventually begin mound work later this month. Mick Abel Receives Encouraging Evaluation One of the more encouraging updates involved Abel, who has been sidelined with right elbow inflammation since April 17. Abel was evaluated by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, who agreed with previous evaluations that the issue stems from posterior elbow impingement. Most importantly for the Twins, there were reportedly no concerns involving the forearm or the ulnar collateral ligament. That distinction matters significantly because UCL damage often carries the possibility of Tommy John surgery. Instead, Abel has already resumed light throwing and started playing catch on Wednesday. Minnesota can now focus on rebuilding his arm strength rather than worrying about a more serious structural issue. Injuries remain one of the defining storylines for the Twins during the opening months of the season. The organization received positive news regarding Byron Buxton and Mick Abel, while Taj Bradley’s shortened rehab outing introduced additional uncertainty to the pitching staff picture. As Minnesota attempts to stay competitive through the middle months of the season, getting healthy contributors back on the field could be a major factor in whether the club can gain momentum in the standings.

Player development is a winding and often treacherous road. Some prospects fly through the minors and arrive in the big leagues within two years. Others battle injuries, make swing changes, or need extra time refining their approach before they are ready for the next level. For organizations like the Minnesota Twins, those first-round picks carry great weight because competing with lower payrolls means the organization must consistently develop homegrown talent into impact contributors. Unfortunately, that doesn't exempt the team from the vagaries of turning those picks into top-tier players. The Twins will once again have a premium opportunity to add talent this summer. Minnesota owns the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, its highest selection since 2017, when the club selected Royce Lewis with the first overall pick. As the organization prepares for another important draft, it’s worth examining how the Twins’ recent first-round selections have progressed in professional baseball. 2025 First Round (16th Overall): SS Marek Houston When the Twins drafted Houston, the appeal centered around his glove. Evaluators viewed him as a Gold Glove-caliber defensive shortstop with excellent instincts, clean actions, and advanced defensive reliability. The bigger question was always going to be the bat. Houston answered some of those concerns during his junior season at Wake Forest, when he posted a 1.055 OPS with 15 home runs and 14 doubles. Still, some scouts wondered if those offensive gains would translate against professional pitching. Now in his age-22 season, Houston has returned to the Midwest League. Through his first 30 games, he has slashed .282/.348/.403, with eight extra-base hits, a 20.9% strikeout rate and a 7.9% walk rate. The elite defense has remained intact, and the Twins are likely to challenge him with a promotion to Double-A later this summer. Houston’s development path could resemble that of another recent Twins first-round shortstop (see below), who steadily climbed the ladder through strong defense and enough offensive growth to profile as an everyday player. Updated ETA: Second Half of 2027 2024 First Round (21st Overall): SS Kaelen Culpepper Culpepper quickly became one of the more intriguing prospects in the organization after the Twins selected him in the first round. Minnesota believed in the offensive upside and arm strength, but many evaluators projected him to move off shortstop eventually. So far, Culpepper has done plenty to quiet those concerns. He posted a 138 wRC+ during the 2025 season, while showing enough athleticism and defensive consistency to remain at shortstop in the near term. The Twins challenged him aggressively by assigning him to Triple-A to begin the 2026 campaign, and he has largely handled the jump well. Culpepper has emerged as a consensus top-100 prospect and is viewed by many as the organization’s second-best prospect. In 36 Triple-A games, he has slashed .253/.345/.460, with eight home runs and seven doubles. One encouraging sign has been his improved plate discipline. His walk rate climbed from 9.7% in 2025 to 11.5% this season, although his strikeout rate has also increased by roughly three percentage points. Given Minnesota’s current roster construction, it would not be surprising if Culpepper makes his major league debut sometime this season, when injuries inevitably create opportunities. Updated ETA: Second Half of 2026 2023 First Round (5th Overall): OF Walker Jenkins The Twins were one of the biggest winners of MLB’s inaugural Draft Lottery. Minnesota jumped from the 13th position based on their 2022 record to fifth overall, in a draft class that many evaluators considered exceptionally strong at the top. The organization selected Jenkins, and he has been viewed as the club’s top prospect ever since. Jenkins has shown flashes of why scouts viewed him as a potential superstar, but injuries have complicated the beginning of his professional career. He's currently on the injured list after injuring his shoulder while making a catch and running into the outfield wall. Even with the injuries, Jenkins has advanced rapidly through the system. Reaching Triple-A during his age-20 season is a significant accomplishment, especially for a player drafted out of high school. Last season, he produced a 135 wRC+ across multiple levels, and he carried a 111 wRC+ in 2026 before landing on the injured list. The talent is obvious. The remaining question is whether Jenkins can remain healthy enough to play consistently. If he does, the Twins still believe he has the upside to become the franchise-caliber player this organization has lacked in recent years. Updated ETA: First Half of 2027 2022 First Round (8th Overall): SS Brooks Lee Few players on this list arrived with as polished an offensive profile as Lee. Many evaluators viewed him as the best pure college bat in the 2022 draft class, and the Twins were thrilled when he remained available at eighth overall. Questions existed about his long-term defensive home, but scouts believed the hit tool would carry him to becoming an above-average major league regular. Out of the players discussed here, Lee has become the most important part of Minnesota’s major-league roster so far—though, of course, that's mostly because he was drafted longest ago. After the Twins traded Carlos Correa at last year’s deadline, Lee took over as the club’s everyday shortstop. Across 139 games, Lee posted a 79 OPS+, though there were encouraging signs beneath the surface. He hit 16 home runs and 15 doubles, which exceeded expectations for a player once viewed as having limited power potential. The beginning of 2026 was rough, but Lee has been looking more comfortable in recent weeks. He currently owns a 99 OPS+ with five home runs, and he has hit close to .300 during the month of May. While the defensive limitations remain part of the equation, the offensive production is beginning to resemble the player the Twins envisioned when they drafted him. Updated ETA: Made His Debut in 2024 The Twins’ recent first-round history reflects both the uncertainty and importance of player development. Houston is trying to prove his bat can complement elite defense. Culpepper is rapidly forcing his way into the major-league conversation. Jenkins still possesses superstar upside if he can remain healthy. Lee is establishing himself at the highest level while continuing to adjust to the league, but showing the warts that will become his ceiling. Not every first-round pick becomes an All-Star, and even successful prospects rarely follow the same developmental timeline. Still, for an organization like Minnesota, consistently finding contributors through the draft remains essential. With another top-three pick approaching in 2026, the next cornerstone player could soon be joining this list. How have the Twins fared in recent drafts? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

Coming into spring training, it seemed likely that Zebby Matthews would open the season in Minnesota’s rotation. Instead, a rough camp pushed him to Triple A St. Paul while younger arms moved ahead of him on the depth chart. By mid-May, Matthews suddenly found himself trying to prove he still belonged in the conversation. Thursday was an important step in that process. Matthews delivered arguably the best outing of his Major League career in Minnesota’s 9 to 1 victory over Miami. He tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out five. It was the longest scoreless outing of his career and the third time he has completed seven innings in the majors. More importantly, Matthews looked completely in control from the opening inning. He needed only 83 pitches to record 21 outs, constantly getting ahead in counts and forcing weak contact. Matthews threw more than 67% of his pitches for strikes and never allowed Miami to build sustained pressure after the first inning. He opened at bats aggressively with his fastball, throwing 14 first-pitch four-seamers and landing 12 of them for strikes. For a pitcher whose biggest issue this spring was inconsistency in the strike zone and inability to finish hitters, it was a massive shift. Matthews’ season at Triple-A did not start particularly well. He struggled in his first two outings (10 ER in 7 1/3 innings), and there were several possible explanations. Cold early-season weather likely played a factor, but there was probably also a mental adjustment involved after entering camp expecting to compete for a Major League role. Since then, Matthews has looked much more like himself. Over his final five starts with St. Paul, he posted a 2.67 ERA with 28 strikeouts and eight walks. The raw stuff returned, but more importantly, there appeared to be a clearer plan behind his approach to hitters. That plan showed up immediately on Thursday. Matthews leaned heavily on his four-seam fastball against Miami, throwing it 48.2% of the time compared to 41.2% last season. The velocity was actually lower than it was in 2025, dropping from 96.2 mph to 94.8 mph, but the pitch played up because of his command and sequencing. Matthews consistently located it early in counts and elevated it effectively once he got ahead. The biggest adjustment may have been his curveball. Last season, Matthews barely used the pitch, throwing it less than 6% of the time. At Triple-A this year, it became a major area of focus, and the results were obvious Thursday. He used the curveball nearly 16% of the time and posted a 50% whiff rate on it, up from 32.1% last year. Interestingly, the pitch is now slower than it was a season ago, dropping roughly 3.5 mph in velocity. That may actually be helping its effectiveness. The added separation from his other offspeed pitches gives hitters another speed band to consider, making the breaking ball harder to recognize and to stay back on. His changeup also played an important role, particularly against left-handed hitters. Matthews used it regularly to neutralize left-handed bats, and while the only extra-base hit he allowed came on the pitch, the overall approach was encouraging. The pitch now carries more spin than it did last year, jumping from 1,499 rpm to 1,647 rpm, another indication that adjustments made at Triple-A may be helping him create better movement profiles across his arsenal. What stood out most on Thursday wasn't necessarily overpowering. It was efficiency, confidence, and conviction. Matthews looked like a pitcher who understood exactly how he wanted to attack hitters. The Twins have always believed the talent was there for him to develop into a mid-rotation starter. Thursday served as a reminder of why that belief still exists. Minnesota’s rotation picture has changed significantly over the last few months, and Matthews no longer enters the conversation as a guaranteed piece. But performances like Thursday’s make it difficult to ignore his upside. If the adjustments to his curveball usage, fastball command, and overall pitch mix continue to hold, Matthews may have forced his way back into a meaningful role much sooner than expected. What stood out about Matthews in his first start? Can his adjustments help him stick in the rotation? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

When the Twins signed Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal this spring, the move barely registered beyond camp depth chatter. Minnesota already had multiple infield options on the 40-man roster and younger players with more upside occupying the spotlight. Arcia looked like organizational insurance, the kind of veteran every Triple-A club carries through a long season. A few months later, the equation is starting to look different. Arcia entered camp competing for one of the final bench spots on the Opening Day roster. The Twins ultimately chose roster flexibility and younger depth pieces instead, assigning the veteran infielder to Triple-A St. Paul. At the time, it felt like the logical decision. Arcia was coming off one of the worst offensive seasons of his career and had bounced between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies in 2025 while struggling to provide impact at the plate. The numbers painted a bleak picture. Across 214 plate appearances last season, Arcia hit just .202/.238/.291 with a 33 wRC+, the lowest mark of his career and the second-worst among players with at least 200 plate appearances last year. Once viewed as a dependable everyday shortstop with strong defense and occasional pop, Arcia looked more like a player nearing the end of his major league opportunities. That is what makes his 2026 performance at St. Paul so fascinating. Through 36 games, Arcia is slashing .324/.377/.577 (.954) with eight home runs and 10 doubles while posting a 140 wRC+. Even in the hitter-friendly environment of the International League, those numbers stand out. More importantly, the quality of contact has looked noticeably improved. Arcia is driving the baseball again and consistently punishing mistakes instead of merely surviving at the plate. For the Twins, the timing matters. Minnesota’s roster construction has emphasized versatility and defensive flexibility under Derek Shelton. Arcia checks both boxes. While he built his reputation as a shortstop during his years with Milwaukee and Atlanta, his defensive profile has evolved. This season with St. Paul, he has already made 21 starts at second base, 10 starts at shortstop, and four starts at third base. Last season in Colorado, he even logged the first innings of his career at first base. That type of positional versatility becomes valuable over a 162-game season, especially for a team that has already dealt with injuries and inconsistency around the infield. The Twins also know exactly what they would be getting from Arcia. He is not a prospect needing everyday reps or developmental patience. He is a veteran with postseason experience who understands how to handle irregular playing time and clubhouse responsibilities. Teams often underestimate how important that can be for a bench role until injuries begin testing organizational depth. There are still valid reasons for skepticism. Arcia’s major league decline was not a small sample fluke. His offensive production cratered over the past two seasons, and his defensive metrics have slipped closer to average after years of being viewed as an above-average defender. At 31 years old, it is fair to question whether this Triple-A surge is sustainable or simply a hot stretch against minor league pitching. The Twins do not necessarily need Arcia to become an everyday contributor, though. What makes him interesting is the possibility that he could stabilize the bottom of the roster when a need arises. If he can provide competent defense at multiple positions while offering even league-average offense in limited duty, that suddenly becomes a useful player for a team trying to stay on the edges of contention. Minnesota has spent much of the last few seasons searching for reliable depth pieces who can survive injuries without becoming automatic outs. Arcia may not be the All-Star-caliber player he briefly looked like earlier in his career, but the current version might still hold value. At the very least, he is forcing the organization to pay attention. Triple-A performances from veteran players are easy to dismiss until roster needs start piling up. The Twins have younger names with louder long-term projections, but organizations often lean on unexpected veterans over the course of a season. Arcia is reminding Minnesota that experience still matters and productive depth can emerge from unlikely places. If he keeps hitting like this in St. Paul, the Twins may not have much choice but to give him another opportunity before the 2026 season is over. What will it take for Arcia to play for the Twins this season? Leave a comment and start the discussion.

The Minnesota Twins always knew Connor Prielipp’s arm came with risk. That was part of the profile long before he reached the big leagues. A former first-round talent who underwent Tommy John surgery twice before establishing himself professionally, Prielipp’s path has never resembled that of a typical starting pitching prospect. Now the Twins are asking him to do something he has literally never done before: Pitch every fifth day (or so) against major-league hitters, while carrying a workload that continues to climb into unfamiliar territory. Last Friday night against Cleveland showed both the challenge and the upside. Prielipp’s outing began with immediate disaster, as the Guardians loaded the bases against him in the first inning. A defensive mistake from Luke Keaschall opened the door for trouble before Rhys Hoskins added a sacrifice fly and Travis Bazzana launched his first career home run. What looked like it might become another short outing instead turned into one of the most encouraging performances of Prielipp’s young career. After the rocky opening frame, the left-hander settled in completely. He dominated over the next four innings, piling up six strikeouts while allowing very little hard contact. Even though he was charged with the loss, only one of the four first-inning runs counted as earned because of the Keaschall error. More importantly, he pushed through five innings while throwing a career-high 93 pitches. “It wasn't my cleanest inning of all time, but the team needed me, and I was able to buckle down and get through five,” Prielipp said. That quote probably explains exactly why the Twins are so intrigued by him. The stuff has always been there. The swing-and-miss ability is real. The fastball explodes at the top of the strike zone, and the slider can disappear underneath bats. The question has never been whether Prielipp has enough talent to start in the majors. The question has always been whether his body can withstand the demands it entails. Right now, the Twins are discovering the answer in real time. Minnesota already appears ready to slow things down. Prielipp’s next turn in the rotation lined up with Thursday’s series finale against Miami, but the Twins gave him an extra day. He'll pitch on six days of rest Friday night against the Brewers, as the team carefully monitors his workload and his recovery. “This is just being mindful of the player, because we really like him and believe in him,” Twins manager Derek Shelton said prior to Prielipp’s last start. “We have to be thoughtful that way. He will be monitored very closely, and I’ll presume it will happen for the foreseeable future.” That balancing act is complicated, because Prielipp’s current workload is unlike anything he has handled before. MLB.com’s Matthew Leach recently asked him how he was feeling physically with the demands of major-league life, and Prielipp admitted that pitching every fifth day is difficult. That may sound routine for established starters, but for him, it is completely new territory. Last season, Prielipp crossed the five-inning mark only twice in the minors. He topped 80 pitches only twice all year. In his last two major-league starts, he has surpassed 90 pitches both times. The Twins have also pushed him to complete at least five innings in three of his five starts. That jump matters. Minor-league pitching schedules differ from those in the majors. Mondays are typically off days across the league, which naturally creates more recovery time between outings. Organizations also carry larger pitching staffs because development matters more than squeezing every possible inning out of a prospect. Young pitchers are often removed early, regardless of effectiveness, simply to protect health and preserve long-term value. There are clear benefits to that philosophy. Pitchers avoid unnecessary wear and tear during critical developmental years. Teams can gradually build strength while refining mechanics and pitch design. Organizations also gain more opportunities to evaluate multiple arms rather than overwork a single prospect. Prielipp is probably a perfect example of why teams take that cautious approach. Given his injury history, there is a reasonable argument that aggressive workloads earlier in his career could have derailed him completely. At the same time, there are downsides to modern pitching development. Pitchers can arrive in the majors without ever learning how to manage fatigue deep into outings or bounce back quickly between starts. Five innings and 75 pitches may dominate player development plans, but major-league rotations still require durability. Starters eventually need to navigate lineups a third time, adjust when they lose command, and survive when their best stuff is not present. Prielipp is learning those lessons against major-league competition, because the Twins do not really have another choice. Minnesota’s pitching depth has collapsed faster than anyone expected. Pablo López is out. Taj Bradley is on the injured list. Mick Abel is sidelined. David Festa still has not contributed in the majors this season because of injuries. Simeon Woods Richardson has struggled badly enough, but the Twins have reached the point where there are few realistic alternatives available. What once looked like an organizational strength now feels dangerously thin. That reality places additional pressure on Prielipp. Under normal circumstances, the Twins might have preferred to shelter him more aggressively. They could have skipped starts more often, capped outings earlier, or even shifted him into shorter bursts to preserve innings. Instead, they need him to hold together meaningful portions of the rotation. That creates both opportunity and risk. The opportunity is obvious. Few pitchers in the organization possess Prielipp’s upside. Even Friday’s outing demonstrated how overpowering he can become once he settles into a rhythm. Over those middle innings against Cleveland, he looked every bit like the high-ceiling arm the Twins envisioned when they drafted him. The risk is equally obvious. Every additional inning pushes him further beyond any workload he has carried before. Every five-day turnaround becomes another test his body has never experienced. The Twins are trying to develop a future starter while simultaneously relying on him to help stabilize a damaged rotation in the present. That is not an easy line to walk. For now, the Twins appear committed to remaining cautious, while still letting Prielipp compete. Extra rest periods will likely continue. Shorter outings may appear periodically, even when he is pitching well. Some inconsistency is probably inevitable as he adapts to the rhythm of a full major league schedule. But last week may have revealed why the organization is willing to take the risk in the first place. Prielipp got punched in the mouth immediately. He could have unraveled. Instead, he regrouped, attacked hitters, and delivered four outstanding innings afterward while reaching a career high pitch count. That combination of stuff, resilience, and competitiveness is exactly what teams dream about in a young starter. The Twins just have to figure out how to protect it long enough for him to fully become one. Are the Twins handling Prielipp appropriately? Should they have pushed him harder in the minors? Leave a comment and start the discussion.