Twins' Top Prospects Set to Open 2026 Season

Six of the Twins' top 10 prospects will start the season with Triple-A St. Paul

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:22pm

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With the Minor League season kicking off, the Twins' top 30 prospects are projected to begin the 2026 season at various levels across their farm system. The Triple-A St. Paul Saints will feature a star-studded roster, including six of the organization's top 10 prospects.

Why it matters

The Twins are in a rebuilding phase, so the development of their top minor league talent will be crucial to the team's future success. Many of these prospects could make their MLB debuts in 2026 as the big league club looks to integrate young talent.

The details

The Twins' top prospects set to start the 2026 season include outfielder Walker Jenkins (MLB No. 12), shortstop Kaelen Culpepper (MLB No. 50), catcher Eduardo Tait (MLB No. 63), outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez (MLB No. 71), and pitchers Connor Prielipp and Marco Raya. Six of the organization's top 10 prospects will be with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, giving Twins fans an opportunity to see the future of the franchise.

  • The 2026 Minor League season is set to kick off in the coming weeks.

The players

Walker Jenkins

The Twins' top prospect, a highly-touted outfielder ranked No. 12 overall by MLB.

Kaelen Culpepper

A top-50 prospect in baseball, Culpepper will start the season at shortstop for Triple-A St. Paul.

Eduardo Tait

The Twins' No. 63 overall prospect, Tait will begin the year at catcher for High-A Cedar Rapids.

Emmanuel Rodriguez

Another top-100 prospect, Rodriguez will join Jenkins and Culpepper in the St. Paul outfield.

Connor Prielipp

The Twins' No. 5 prospect, Prielipp will provide rotation depth for the Triple-A Saints.

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What they’re saying

“With the big league club rebuilding, there should be opportunities for many of those prospects to head over to Minneapolis to make their big league debuts.”

— Jonathan Mayo, MLB.com Writer

What’s next

Twins fans will be eager to see how these top prospects perform at the start of the 2026 season, with the potential for several to make their MLB debuts later in the year as the big league club continues its rebuild.

The takeaway

The Twins' farm system is loaded with high-end talent, and the 2026 season will provide a glimpse into the future of the franchise. With six of the organization's top 10 prospects set to start the year at Triple-A, Twins fans have reason to be excited about the team's long-term outlook.