Twins Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Twins system entering 2026.

The top of the Twins system is headlined by Walker Jenkins, a potential five-tool player in the outfield who should advance to the big leagues early on in 2026.

Baseball America's Ian Cundall is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Jenkins and the overall state of Minnesota's farm system.

Projected 2029 Twins Lineup

Catcher: Eduardo Tait (22)
First Base: Royce Lewis (30)
Second Base: Luke Keaschall (26)
Third Base: Kaelen Culpepper (26)
Shortstop: Marek Houston (24)
Left Field: Gabriel Gonzalez (24)
Center Field: Walker Jenkins (23)
Right Field: Emmanuel Rodriguez (25)
Designated Hitter: Byron Buxton (35)

No. 1 Starter: Zebby Matthews (28)
No. 2 Starter: Connor Prielipp (27)
No. 3 Starter: Mick Abel (27)
No. 4 Starter: Dasan Hill (23)
No. 5 Starter: Simeon Woods-Richardson (28)
Closer: Charlee Soto (23)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Minnesota's Top 10, click here.

Twins Best Tools

Best Hitter: Walker Jenkins
Best Power Hitter: Emmanuel Rodriguez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Emmanuel Rodriguez
Fastest Baserunner: Kyle DeBarge
Best Athlete: Walker Jenkins
Best Fastball: Charlee Soto
Best Curveball: Marco Raya
Best Slider: Connor Prielipp
Best Changeup: Connor Prielipp
Best Control: Andrew Morris
Best Defensive Catcher: Noah Cardenas
Best Defensive Infielder: Marek Houston
Best Infield Arm: Quentin Young
Best Defensive Outfielder: Maddux Houghton
Best Outfield Arm: Brandon Winokur

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