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With the Twins trimming down their roster, excitement buzzes around the spring performances of players like Alan Roden, who has shown promise with eight hits in 22 at-bats, including a homer and a steal. Meanwhile, Joe Ryan is set to finally make his delayed Spring Training debut after battling lower back inflammation, which has kept him off the mound longer than expected. As we look ahead, Zebby Matthews faces pressure to secure the fifth spot in the rotation, especially with Mick Abel's flawless spring performance lurking in the shadows. The organization’s future shines brighter with the standout showing of prospects cut earlier, particularly one they snagged in the Jhoan Duran trade, who is making a strong case for a spot in the Opening Day rotation. Overall, the Twins are in a period of transition, balancing current talent with the promising youth that could define their future.


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Plethora of Twins' top prospects among roster cuts
MLB.com
Plethora of Twins' top prospects among roster cuts
NORTH PORT, Fla. – For the first time this spring, the Twins cut players Monday who might very well be on the Major League roster before 2026 is over. Minnesota sent out four of its top 10 prospects and six of the top 13, a list that included numerous players
Ryan set for belated spring debut on Tuesday
MLB.com
Ryan set for belated spring debut on Tuesday
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- More than two weeks after he was initially scheduled to start, Joe Ryan will make his 2026 Spring Training debut on Tuesday. Ryan suffered some lower back inflammation in February, causing him to be scratched from his planned Grapefruit League debut on Feb. 21. He’s now
Prospect Twins stole in Jhoan Duran trade is taking an absurd spring training leap
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Prospect Twins stole in Jhoan Duran trade is taking an absurd spring training leap
Prospect that the Twins stole in the Jhoan Duran trade is making a strong case that he deserves to be in the Opening Day rotation.
Twins fans likely wish Minnesota received this righty in Louis Varland trade
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Twins fans likely wish Minnesota received this righty in Louis Varland trade
This Blue Jays righty would've been at the top of the Twins' starting rotation if he had been sent to Minnesota in the Louis Varland trade.
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Alan Roden Hype Machine” Edition
Twinkie Town
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Alan Roden Hype Machine” Edition
The first rule of spring training is not to get too excited about spring training stats. That being said, Alan Roden is maybe making the Louis Varland trade look like a better deal, as he has eight hits in 22 at-bats, with one homer and a steal. For sure, a positive after he finished last […]
Spring Training Game Thread: Twins vs Braves
Twinkie Town
Spring Training Game Thread: Twins vs Braves
First Pitch (CT): 12:05TV: MLB.TV/ATL Video (via Braves)Radio: Braves – ESPN 103.7/WIFN 1340Know Yo’ Foe: Battery Power What to watch: Zebby Matthews is on the mound in his fight to keep the 5th rotation spot. Mick Abel has had a flawless Spring, but it’s Zebby’s spot to lose. Lineups
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