Minnesota Twins Steal Top-50 International Prospect From Dodgers

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The Minnesota Twins have had a very quiet offseason. After a late season collapse, the Twins missed the playoffs last season, and fans were hopeful that it would be a busy offseason. So far, that has not been the case.

However, the Twins’ president Derek Falvey just swooped in and stole a top-50 international prospect from the Los Angeles Dodgers, after they put him on the backburner while waiting for international phenom Roki Sasaki makes them, the Padres and the Blue Jays wait on his decision.

Minnesota Twins surprisingly land coveted prospect

Up until Wednesday, Teilon Serrano from the Dominican Republic, was expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But according to Ben Badler (Baseball America) the 16-year-old got tired of waiting on the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, and has now officially signed with the Minnesota Twins (Serrano’s Instagram).

Serrano’s skillset and future

Although incredibly young, Teilon Serrano is a top-50 prospect for a reason and could be a key piece of the Twins franchise in the future. Ben Badler, from Baseball America, had good things to say about Serrano.

Previously set to sign with the Dodgers, Serrano now looks like he will get more money from the Twins after he opted not to wait for the Dodgers to find out whether they would sign Roki Sasaki. At 6-foot-1, Serrano is a high-contact hitter with good bat speed from the left side, a strong offensive profile to go with his athleticism. Serrano had been training as a shortstop initially, so there’s still a learning curve for him in the outfield, but he has the plus speed to give him a chance to stay there. 

Ben Badler, Baseball America

Whenever a player is a high contact hitter with good bat speed, it is usually a recipe for success. Serrano is a highly versatile prospect as well. He has the ability to play shortstop and in the outfield – a massive advantage for players and teams in MLB. Based on his skill set, it easy to see why the Twins believe in this top-50 prospect.

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Although fans desired a busier offseason for the Twins, signing Serrano is a great move for the future. Now the Twins must trust their minor league system and developmental coaches to bring the best out of Serrano for years to come.

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