Minnesota Twins Prospects at Spring Training + Other Twins Non-Roster Invites

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Just days away from the start of Spring Training on February 17, the Minnesota Twins are now fully focused on the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Last year, the Twins were in the thick of the divisional race but faltered down the stretch. You may recall, they were in 2nd place in the Central Division as September began, only to end the season in 4th.

Roster building has been somewhat subdued this offseason due to limited funds from ownership. However, a recent influx of dollars has enabled the Twins to make a few strategic moves. While there’s still a possibility they could make more additions, it seems they’re ready to roll. Today, the Minnesota Twins announced their non-roster invitees, which includes both familiar and new faces.

Top prospects highlight MN Twins non-roster invitees

A non-roster invite to Spring Training is always seen as a door being opened to eventually making the 26-man roster. It’s an uphill battle during just a few weeks in Florida to make the MLB squad, but a strong showing could put a player on the fast track to be called up during the season.

Minnesota’s sixteen non-roster invites include one top-100 prospect, and some recognizable names.

Luke Keaschall is fully healthy after season-ending UCL surgery. He posted a strong 2024 campaign even with that injury, and could quickly push for big league playing time this season.

A consensus top-100 prospect, Keaschall posted a .303/.420/.483 slash line across 102 games at High-A and Double-A last season. He hit eight of his 15 home runs at Double-A Wichita, and his .393 on-base percentage while there may be enough to propel a quick move to Triple-A St. Paul.

Keaschall has spent the majority of his time defensively at second base. He did sprinkle in some outfield last season, but the games at first base may be the most intriguing. The Minnesota Twins don’t have a great answer to replace Carlos Santana, and he could prove to be the ideal outcome.

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Beyond just Keaschall, pitching prospects Andrew Morris and Cory Lewis are certainly names to know as well. Both pitched at Triple-A last season and should be depth considerations for Rocco Baldelli’s starting rotation.

Morris owned a 3.48 ERA across seven starts in Triple-A, but had a 2.37 ERA on the full year and struck out 133 batters in 133 innings. The former fourth round pick looks like a back-end rotation type guy, and while the ceiling may not be super high, the floor is solid.

Lewis battled injuries early on last season, but the former 9th round pick is among the most intriguing in the system. He has mid-90’s stuff, but mixes in a knuckleball. He made one start in St. Paul, but posted a 2.51 ERA across 79 innings last season. His 92 strikeouts are reflective of a starter that can put the ball by any batter.

Each of these three Twins prospects should have a legitimate case to make their big league debuts this season. Former 40-man member Yunior Severino is among that consideration as well.

Recognizable names for Minnesota Twins get invites

It’s not just the top prospects that are notable for the Twins this spring. They signed major league veteran Mike Ford to a minor league deal this offseason. The first baseman will be looking to compete for that role as well. Former prospect Huascar Ynoa is also back in the organization, and he could pitch in the big leagues with Minnesota for the first time.

Randy Dobnak returned to the big leagues last season after spending the previous two in the minors. He struck out 134 batters across 133 1/3 innings at Triple-A St. Paul and will again be a depth arm for the Twins.

Minnesota brought both Alex Speas and Anthony Misiewicz in on minor league deals this offseason. Each of them get a chance to carve out a future role this spring. Both are veteran arms with a chance to get some serious run this year.

Infielder Armando Alvarez joined the organization after making his major league debut at 29 last season. He has utility all over the infield and can compete for multiple spots.

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With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, it is officially baseball season. The Twins will kick off their Spring Training schedule with game number one on February 22nd.

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