Devin Smeltzer Transitions Smoothly To Starting Role
Acquired by the Twins last July, Smeltzer has excelled in his return to being a starting pitcher.
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LaMonte Wade Justifying Twins’ Belief
A ninth-round pick out of Maryland in 2015, Wade is off to a great start at Triple-A Rochester this season.
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Ryan Eades Feels Ready For The Majors
A second-round pick out of Louisiana State in 2013, Eades’ long trek toward the majors could reach its peak this summer.
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Luis Arraez Hitting His Way Into Twins’ Plans
A career .329/.381/.416 hitter in the minor leagues, the 21-year-old Arraez was added to the Twins’ 40-man roster this offseason.
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Fernando Romero Is Open To Any Role
A starting pitcher throughout his career, the 24-year-old Romero could be used in either a starting or relief role for the Twins in 2019.
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Jose Miranda Learning Less Is More
Following a late-season appearance in the Florida State League, the 20-year-old Miranda is beginning to understand the value of plate discipline.
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Brent Rooker’s Power Will Play
While his future position is uncertain, Rooker’s bat is not. He has the most power in the system and could be big league ready in 2019.
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Gabriel Maciel Goes All Out, All The Time
The in-season trade pickup may be young, but he projects as a dual threat who can hit and defend in center field.
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Jordan Balazovic Embellishes His Profile
The Toronto-area native keeps growing his frame and repertoire in pro ball, and the Twins have taken notice.
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Blayne Enlow Looks Like Money Well Spent
The Twins went way over slot in 2017 to sign third-rounder Enlow, a curveball-wielding Louisiana prep righthander. They have no regrets.
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Brusdar Graterol Helps Twins Join Velocity Generation
Brusdar Graterol throws an elite two-pitch mix that should have him ready to dominate Double-A next season.
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Twins Get Their Man Yunior Severino
The Twins made a run at signing the international amateur in 2017 but lost out to the Braves. One year later, Severino stars for the Twins.
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Alex Kirilloff Has The Perfect Combination
Kirilloff had outplayed Cedar Rapids teammate Royce Lewis to rank as the system’s Best Player in our midseason update.
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Alex Kirilloff Quickly Rediscovers His Swing
The 2016 first-rounder missed last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he has not looked rusty in the Midwest League.
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Lewis Thorpe’s Talent Remains Obvious
With Tommy John surgery and a lengthy bout with mononucleosis behind him, the 22-year-old Aussie could be ready to take off.
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Twins Put Unspent Pool Money To Good Use
After an international free agent deal fell through, the Twins applied some of the refunded pool money to acquire Jacob Pearson and David Banuelos.
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Twins Try To Unlock Tyler Kinley’s Pitch Potential
A strong performance in winter ball convinced the Twins to take Tyler Kinley in the Rule 5 draft.
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Taking Things Personally Paid Off For Aaron Slegers
Going unselected in the Rule 5 draft motivated Aaron Slegers to improve.
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Feel For Pitching Separates Tyler Watson
Tyler Watson doesn’t throw hard but throws strikes and sinks the ball.
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Lewin Diaz Begins Tapping Into Power
Twins prospect 1B Lewin Diaz led the Midwest League with 33 doubles.
