https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/76/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-center-field-r6753/For many years, the Minnesota Twins' front office felt compelled to prioritize a backup center fielder who'd be capable of stepping into the starting role, for long stretches, at a moment's notice. After being bitten by having to play guys like Gilberto Celestino and Nick Gordon in center way to...6753Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-trim-9-from-roster-including-multiple-top-prospects-r6750/As spring training enters its final stretch, roster decisions accelerate. For the Minnesota Twins, Monday brought further clarity as the club trimmed nine players from big-league camp. The group included several names with at least some path to the Opening Day roster, as well as a few pr...6750Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:20:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/what-to-expect-in-quentin-youngs-first-full-year-of-professional-ball-r6749/There's plenty of ceiling for Quentin Young entering his first year of pro ball, but there is also a very low floor. What type of player can Quentin Young be in 2026 as he finds a permanent positional home on the infield? View the full article6749Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:38:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-daily-2026-top-prospects-4-eduardo-tait-r6745/Acquired from the Phillies at the 2025 trade deadline, Eduardo Tait was the main piece in return for Jhoan Duran, alongside pitcher Mick Abel. Tait immediately became the Twins’ premier catching prospect, and he is a consensus Top 100 prospect league wide. That being said, he’s the most likely o...6745Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:45:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/josh-bell-hopes-second-half-adjustments-make-powerful-impact-on-2026-twins-r6737/The biggest addition to the Minnesota Twins lineup this offseason came when they signed switch-hitting first baseman Josh Bell. Minnesota added the veteran to provide stability in the middle of the order, and if his recent track record holds, he could be exactly what the lineup needs. Over...6737Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/can-hendry-mendez-keep-raking-in-triple-a-this-season-r6736/Hendry Mendez was a hot hitter to end the 2025 season. He doesn't have a strong glove in the outfield, so can he move to first base full-time and keep up his strong hitting skills as he reaches Triple-A for the first time in 2026? View the full article6736Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:43:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/is-james-outman-playing-his-way-onto-the-twins-opening-day-roster-r6732/James Outman arrived in Minnesota under less-than-ideal circumstances. The Twins acquired Outman at last season’s trade deadline during the organization’s sweeping sell-off, sending reliever Brock Stewart to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 1-for-1 deal. Among the moves the Twins made that week, tha...6732Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:06:05 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-5-wbc-buxton-keaschall-ober-sire-more-r6729/Here's a rundown of a handful of Twins topics. Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch while playing for Team USA, but he's going to be okay. Joe Ryan, who is ramping up after a back injury, hopes to join Buck on Team USA soon. The Spring Breakout preliminary rosters were revealed. I'm excited to see so...6729Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:45:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-daily-2026-top-prospects-5-connor-prielipp-lhp-r6725/Age: 25 (DOB: 1/10/2001) 2025 Stats (Double-A and Triple-A): 24 GS (24 G), 1-9, 4.03 ERA, .288 BAA, 1.51 WHIP, 98 K, 31 BB, 82 2/3 IP ETA: 2026 2025 Ranking: 10 National Top 100 Rankings: BA: 94 | FAN: NR | MLB: NR | ATH: NR | TJ: 75 | ESPN: 54 What’s to Like? Since bursting...6725Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/spring-temperature-check-whos-hot-and-whos-cold-in-twins-camp-march-5-8-r6723/It’s been an eventful few days of spring baseball for the Twins. They opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over the Yankees on Thursday before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Braves on Friday and a tight 3-2 game to the Orioles on Saturday. Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies provided some...6723Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:10:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/five-forgotten-faces-from-recent-twins-opening-day-lineups-r6720/Spring training always sparks the same debate: Who will make the Opening Day roster? Which prospects or veterans will secure a spot or be squeezed out? The conversation can dominate the entire spring. Fans and analysts pore over roster projections while every exhibition lineup gets dissecte...6720Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/whats-behind-connor-prielipps-slow-start-this-spring-r6718/Connor Prielipp entered the spring as one of the most intriguing arms in the Twins’ system, but the early results haven’t followed. So what’s actually behind Connor Prielipp’s slow start this spring? View the full article6718Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:48:00 +0000