Twins Announce Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees

Gio Urshela and Orlando Arcia among veteran players joining top prospects at Twins camp

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Minnesota Twins have announced their full list of non-roster invitees to Spring Training, headlined by veteran infielders Gio Urshela and Orlando Arcia, as well as several top prospects including Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper.

Why it matters

The Twins' non-roster invitees provide depth and competition for roster spots as the team prepares for the upcoming season. While Urshela and Arcia have Major League experience, the inclusion of top prospects gives them a chance to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the Twins' 26-man roster.

The details

Urshela, who played third base for the Twins in 2022, and Arcia, who will hope to earn the backup shortstop role, are the most experienced Major Leaguers among the non-roster invitees. Six of the invitees saw big league action last year, including pitchers Dan Altavilla, Matt Bowman, and Grant Hartwig. Top prospects Walker Jenkins (MLB Pipeline's No. 14 overall prospect) and Kaelen Culpepper (No. 52) will also get their first taste of Major League camp.

  • The Twins announced their full list of non-roster invitees on Monday, just a few days before Spring Training camp opens.

The players

Gio Urshela

A veteran infielder who played third base for the Twins in 2022.

Orlando Arcia

An experienced infielder who will compete for the Twins' backup shortstop role.

Walker Jenkins

A top prospect ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 14 overall prospect, making his first appearance in Major League camp.

Kaelen Culpepper

A top prospect ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 52 overall prospect, also making his first appearance in Major League camp.

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What they’re saying

“The odds would appear to be against Urshela, who is mostly limited to third base, first base and DH at this point, to make a roster that has established starters at first and third, and a good deal of corner depth.”

— Matthew Leach, Author (mlb.com)

“Arcia likely has a better chance, since there's no clear top shortstop option behind Brooks Lee.”

— Matthew Leach, Author (mlb.com)

What’s next

The Twins will evaluate the non-roster invitees during Spring Training, with the goal of determining which players will earn roster spots or be assigned to the minor leagues.

The takeaway

The Twins' non-roster invitees provide depth and competition as the team prepares for the upcoming season, with a mix of veteran experience and top prospects looking to make an impression and potentially earn a spot on the 26-man roster.