4 Twins prospects who could make a spring training statement

These are the overlooked prospects who are poised to make a major statement during 2026 Spring Training.

4 Twins prospects who could make a spring training statement

1. Kyler Fedko (FROM)

The sneaky goof
Fedko is a name that many casual fans miss because he was a 12th round pick, but he has proven himself to be a legitimate MLB prospect in 2025. He has a history of starting slowly at new levels and then exploding; Last year he hit a total of 28 home runs in Double-A and Triple-A with a huge .494 SLG in Wichita.

• Why he’s breaking out: He has a high OBP floor (.375 in AA) and a high-effort style that managers love in the spring.
• The Opportunity: Because the Twins’ outfield consists of several lefties (Wallner, Larnach), Fedko’s right-handed power makes him a prime candidate for a bench role or first-call-up status.

2. Gabriel González (VAN)

The Polanco trade piece
Acquired in the Jorge Polanco deal, Gonzalez has quietly emerged as one of the most consistent pure hitters in the system. In 2025 he raked to the tune of a .329 average with 38 doubles between Double-A and Triple-A.

• Why he’s breaking out: His bat-to-ball skills are elite (14.5% K-rate). In the small world of Spring Training, players who rarely strike out and chase doubles usually look like superstars.
• The opportunity: He’s already on the 40-man roster. A hot spring could force the Twins to find a way to fit his right-handed bat into the Opening Day lineup.

3. Connor Prielipp (LHP)

Billy Wagner upside down
After years of injury setbacks, Prielipp finally stayed healthy enough in 2025 to show why he was once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick. He was the Twins’ 2025 Minor League Pitcher of the Yearwith a strikeout rate of 27%.

• Why he’s breaking out: His slider might be the best out pitch in the entire organization. Scouts have compared his ceiling in relief role to Billy Wagner.
• The opportunity: The Twins’ bullpen has openings. If Prielipp comes out at 96-97 mph with that wipeout slider in the Grapefruit League game, he could skip Triple-A entirely and break camp with the big club.

4. Andrew Morris (RHP)

The workhorse
While everyone is looking at the fast arms, Morris is taking people out. He has a career ERA of 3.02 across 60 professional starts and a refined five-pitch mix.

• Why he’ll break out: He’s the “safe” option who looks like a veteran. His ability to repeat his delivery and fill the zone usually leads to very efficient Spring Training outings.
• The Opportunity: With constant trade rumors surrounding veteran starters like Joe Ryan or Pablo López, Morris is auditioning to be the next man in the rotation.