https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/31/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/yasser-mercedes-rides-hot-streak-to-a-promotion-r8996/A few notable prospect names have moved up the Twins system over the last week. One of note is Yasser Mercedes, who finally moved on from Single-A to High-A Cedar Rapids after two full seasons in Fort Myers. Jamie and Jeremy break down his hot start and ask if it can be sustained with the Kernel...8996Mon, 18 May 2026 16:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/performance-review-the-minnesota-twins-recent-first-round-draft-picks-r9005/Player development is a winding and often treacherous road. Some prospects fly through the minors and arrive in the big leagues within two years. Others battle injuries, make swing changes, or need extra time refining their approach before they are ready for the next level. For organizations lik...9005Mon, 18 May 2026 14:02:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/promoted-twins-prospects-making-good-early-impressions-r8983/Twins System Recap: Over the weekend, both Hendry Mendez (of the Saints) and Yasser Mercedes (of the Kernels) hit their first home runs since being promoted. Ben Ross is another recently-promoted prospect who is also maintaining momentum. Switching gears to the pitching side, Dasan Hill, Justin...8983Mon, 18 May 2026 13:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/what-should-the-twins-do-at-first-base-r8976/  Coming out of the 2025 season, first base looked like one of the weaker positions on the Twins’ roster. The front office added veteran bats in Victor Caratini and Josh Bell to provide depth and offensive production, while also hoping to solidify the designated hitter role. Despite that, t...8976Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:25 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-517-taj-bradley-starts-a-rehab-assignment-r8970/  TRANSACTIONS Twins RHPs Taj Bradley and Cody Laweryson were both sent to start their rehab assignments with the Saints in Columbus.  Fort Myers placed infielder Bruin Agbayani on the 7-Day Injured List. Previously, he had missed about a month with a thumb injury.  RHP Dylan Qu...8970Mon, 18 May 2026 00:54:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/week-in-review-patience-wears-thin-r8967/The Weekly Nutshell: We've reached the second half of May, and that's where things start coming into focus. Samples are growing more substantial, and patience is wearing thin for struggling players who are derailing the team's results.  The Twins haven't had a winning week since early Apr...8967Mon, 18 May 2026 00:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-5-brewers-4-twins-out-gas-gasser-hold-on-to-salvage-series-r8965/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K (77 Pitches, 46 Strikes, 59.7%) Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers (7) Top 3 WPA: Kody Clemens (0.24), Justin Topa (0.17), Ryan Jeffers (0.17) Win Probability Chart (Via BaseballSavant): Injuries have decimated the Twins o...8965Sun, 17 May 2026 21:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/how-zebby-matthews-reworked-his-arsenal-at-triple-a-r8947/Coming into spring training, it seemed likely that Zebby Matthews would open the season in Minnesota’s rotation. Instead, a rough camp pushed him to Triple A St. Paul while younger arms moved ahead of him on the depth chart. By mid-May, Matthews suddenly found himself trying to prove he still be...8947Sun, 17 May 2026 13:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/brewers-2-twins-1-no-strike-back-only-strike-outs-for-twins-r8942/Box Score SP: Connor Prielipp 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (86 pitches, 55 strikes (64%)) Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (2) Bottom 3 WPA: Austin Martin (-0.28), Brooks Lee (-0.15), Tristan Gray (-0.15)   Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  The Twins looked to re-establish...8942Sun, 17 May 2026 01:59:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-515-saints-sweep-guardians-triple-a-team-in-columbus-r8937/  TRANSACTIONS    2025 draft pick Jason Reitz began a rehab assignment in the FCL. So did 2024 draft pick, Michael Carpenter. Cody Laweryson will begin a rehab assignment with the Saints on Saturday.   SAINTS SENTINEL Game 1: St. Paul 8, Columbus 5  Box Score Going to the botto...8937Sat, 16 May 2026 17:08:32 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/whos-getting-the-next-call-up-for-the-twins-r8927/Top prospects Kaelen Culpepper and Emmanuel Rodriguez continue to push for their shot in Minnesota, while Ryan Gallagher is rapidly forcing his way into the conversation as well. Which Twins prospect is actually closest to getting the next call-up? View the full article8927Sat, 16 May 2026 13:23:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/one-surprising-veteran-triple-a-performance-may-force-the-twins-hand-r8926/When the Twins signed Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal this spring, the move barely registered beyond camp depth chatter. Minnesota already had multiple infield options on the 40-man roster and younger players with more upside occupying the spotlight. Arcia looked like organizational insuran...8926Sat, 16 May 2026 13:18:02 +0000