Minnesota Twins Top Prospects and Where They’ll Open 2021 Season
The Minnesota Twins season is already well-underway but that’s not the case for its minor league affiliates. Their seasons will start this week but before these affiliates play any games, they need players. All four of the Twins’ minor league teams (A, A, AA, AAA) released their Opening Day rosters today. Let’s take a peak at where the Twins’ top prospects (MLB.com) landed.
Remember, the Twins’ top prospect, Royce Lewis, is out for the season, following knee surgery. Alex Kirilloff, their #2 prospect, is already with the big league club.
| Org Rank | Player | Pos | Age | Draft/Sign | MLB ETA |
| St. Paul Saints (AAA) | |||||
| 3 | Trevor Larnach | OF | 24 | 2018 (#20) | 2021 |
| 5 | Jhoan Duran | RHP | 23 | 2015 | 2021 |
| 12 | Brent Rooker | OF | 26 | 2017 | 2021 |
| 18 | Travis Blankenhorn | IF/OF | 24 | 2015 (3rd) | 2021 |
| Wichita Wind Surge (AA) | |||||
| 4 | Jordan Balazovic – INJ | RHP | 22 | 2016 (5th) | 2022 |
| 8 | Gilberto Celestino | OF | 22 | 2015 | 2022 |
| 14 | Josh Winder | RHP | 24 | 2018 (7th) | 2021 |
| 15 | Cole Sands | RHP | 23 | 2018 (5th) | 2021 |
| 19 | Jose Miranda | INF | 22 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A) | |||||
| 7 | Matt Canterino | RHP | 23 | 2019 (2nd) | 2022 |
| 11 | Blayne Enlow | RHP | 22 | 2017 (3rd) | 2022 |
| 13 | Matt Wallner | OF | 23 | 2019 | 2022 |
| Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels (Low-A) | |||||
| 6 | Aaron Sabato | 1B | 21 | 2020 (#27) | 2023 |
| 9 | Keoni Cavaco | SS | 19 | 2019 (#13) | 2023 |
| 16 | Alerick Soularie | 2B/OF | 21 | 2020 (2nd) | 2023 |
Low-A: Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
The Mighty Mussels announced their Opening Day roster, including former first-round pick Keoni Cavaco, among others: pic.twitter.com/w2H03ZtlBL
— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) May 1, 2021
High-A: Cedar Rapids Kernels
Here is the opening day roster for Cedar Rapids: pic.twitter.com/xs3m68bPEp
— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) May 1, 2021
AA: Wichita Wind Surge
Double-A Wichita also released its roster today.
— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) May 1, 2021
Notables:
Dakota Chalmers
Tom Hackimer
Cole Sands
Austin Schulfer
Josh Winder
Jose Miranda
Gilberto Celestino pic.twitter.com/nAEk9dS0ej
AAA: St. Paul Saints
Here’s the roster for the St Paul Saints: pic.twitter.com/AqzoiQqL0I
— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) May 1, 2021
Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan
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