Minnesota Twins

Draft History
2024
Edouard Julien - protection
117 - Alex faedo
127 - Touki Toussaint
132 - Brock Stewart
134 - Ryan Walker

2023
Jose Miranda - protection
37 - Jason Adam
67 - Kerry Carpenter
97 - Nate Eaton
99 - Ron Marinaccio
107 - Jovani Moran
127 - Nick Martinez

2022
Alex Kirilloff - protection
2 - Logan Gilbert
34 - Jake Meyers
64 - J.P. Feyereisen
94 - Gilberto Celestino
124 - Nick Maton

2021
Ryan Jeffers - protection
8 - Dane Dunning
38 - Jorge Alcala
98 - Brooks Raley
128 - Tyrone Taylor
158 - Tyler Kinley

2020
Luis Arraez - protection
Austin Riley - protection (Atl)
12 - Jose Urquidy
26 - Jordan Yamamoto
42 - Jose Suarez
56 - Austin Allen
72 - Matt Thaiss
87 - Willi Casto
97 - Austin Voth
102 - Tyler Alexander
116 - Darwinzon Hernandez

2019
Jake Cave - protection
16 - Yairo Munoz
30A - Williams Austudillo

46 - Taylor Ward
106 - Jacob Nottingham
113 - Reese McGuire
136 - Abiatal Avelino

2018
Tyler Hildenberger
15 - Eric Thames
43 - Mark Leiter
69 - Jacob Barnes
98 - Jose Leclerc
104 - Zack Granite
108 - Greg Allen
118 - Craig Gentry
148 - Josh Smoker

2017
Jose Berrios - protection
13 - Junior Guerra
43 - Bruce Rondon
66 - Adam Rosales
73 - Rickie Weeks
103 - Byung Ho Park
133 - Miguel Socolovich
140 - Zach Neal

2016
Miguel Sano - protection
89 - Sandy Leon
101 - Rich Hill
108 - Shane Peterson
122 - Michael McKenry
124 - Matt Duffy (Hou)

2015
Danny Santana - protection
32 - Robinson Chirinos
54 - Kirk Nieuwenhuis
92 - Daniel Robertson
98 - Adam Duvall
128 - Matt Clark
134 - Jeff Francis

2014
Oswaldo Arcia - protection
17 - Josmil Pinto
24 - Jimmy Nelson
54 - Tanner Roark

70 - Zach Walter
127 - Vidal Nuno
144 - Andrew Albers

2013
Scott Diamond - protection
5 - Mike Olt
35 - Brandon Moss
37 - Travis Blackley
65 - J.J. Hoover
67 - Scott Atchison
69 - Jeremy Horst
88 - Justin Grimm
125 - Taylor Green

2012

Joe Benson - protection
55 - Al Alburqerque

60 - Hector Sanchez
73 - Brad Hand
85 - Nick Hagadone
93 - Charlie Blackmon
111 - Michael Fiers

2011
Danny Valencia - protection
55 - Matt Reynolds
85 - Scott Mathieson
105 - Brooks Conrad
106 - P.J. Walters
112 - Luke Hughes
115 - Darwin Barney

2010
Brian Duensing - protection
54 - Todd Coffey
88 - Rusty Ryal
119 - Neil Walker
126 - Edwin Maysonet
133 - Brett Tomko

2009
Denard Span - protection
29 - Matt Thornton
110 - Matt Tolbert
133 - Chan Ho Park
140 - D.J. Carrasco
149 - Chad Moeller

2008

Kevin Slowey - protection

21 - Chin-Lung Hu
35 - Justin Germano
42 - Ryan Ludwick
69 - Shelley Duncan
76 - Ron Villone

2007
Matt Garza - protection
10 - Adam Loewen
40 - Alexi Casilla
41 - Ubaldo Jimenez
67 - Josh Hancock
100 - Rick Bauer

2006
Francisco Liriano - protection
2 - Andy Marte

8 - Kyle Davies
30 - Dustin McGowan
38 - Craig Hansen
52 - Brandon Medders
68 - Luis Rodriguez

98 - Lenny DiNardo
132 - Melky Cabrera

2005
Joe Mauer - protection
7 - David Bush
29 - Gabe Gross
37 - Brandon League
64 - Chris Shelton
102 - Andy Green

2001
52 - Jeff Tam
64 - Tanyon Sturtze
74 - Mark Wohlers
76 - John Barnes
91 - Damon Minor

2025 Minnesota Twins

Overview: The defending NL champs have some big questions to answer before entertaining thoughts of returning to the World Series in 2025. The Twinkies will once more boast one of the best lineups in the league, but who will toe the rubber everyday remains a riddle. Having invested much of this year’s draft capital in last season’s heartbreaking run, finding a path that keeps the Phillies in check will be challenging. The best bet might be to kick back and hope the lineup holds for another year as they focus on rebuilding the rotation.

Starting Pitching: There isn’t a whole lot to comment on here. Logan Gilbert is the only FT starter on the roster. He’ll make a serviceable ace, but who follows? Nick Martinez can contribute 24 starts. After that’s it’s a gaggle of spot starters and a bucketful of unassigned starts. Unless something changes (and it seems something must), the Twins don’t pick until #87, leaving me to question the quality of what’s possible. A trade for a starter (or two) appears inevitable. As is, it’s hard to justify much better than a grade of D+

Relief Pitching: Like the Rockies, Minnesota enjoys the luxury of a fully staffed bullpen. Unlike the Rockies, the Twins’ pen is layered with late inning talent. Ryan Helsey seems a better bet for saves ops this season than Edwin Diaz, as Diaz will struggle with his control. This pair will be set up by the trio of Ryan Walker, Jorge Alcala, and Jason Adam. All three are dominant forces. Alex Faedo also factors in, though after him it gets this with Suarez. The pen is promised much work this season and should be among the league’s best.

Catchers: The Twins have three. All three are Twins. Ryan Jeffers projects as the primary and is carded as a Twins. The other two cards, belong to Reese McGuire and Matt Thaiss (trade after publication to Padres) are identical, making them…..well twins. Rumor has it one of these latter twins might be moved as Jeffers can play nearly every day. Grade: B-

Infield: Offensively this group will produce. Veteran All-Star Freddie Freeman will bring his consistent approach to the yard everyday at first. Luis Arraez had an outstanding season and should enjoy hitting 2nd in a stacked lineup while playing second. Protection pick Brooks Lee injects some youth into the group but he won’t be ready to assume shortstop duties full-time for another year. In the meantime, he Brent Wisely, and Jorge Mateo will see time there in ‘25/ Austin Riley brings some pop to the hot corner and can play nearly every day. Defensively, there are no standouts here, but Freeman, Arraez, and Riley form the core of a potent lineup, making it easier to forgive these shortcomings. Grade: B+

Outfield: Jake Meyers will trot a stellar glove out to centerfield every day, but his inability to reach base makes it difficult to capitalize on his speed. Tyler O’Neill and Taylor Ward will be assist on the corners by Kerry Carpenter Tyrone Taylor. Look for any one of these names to appear in the lineup as the DH. The gloves improve significantly out here, with everyone rated VG or better except Carpenter. There is some speed as well, but not much/ The statement is also true of the offense overall. The Twinkies won’t run much this year, but they sure can hurt you with the long ball. Grade: B

Conclusion: Minnesota’s manager will find himself going to the pen early and often in 2025. That’s not a bad thing and may prove to be strategy enough to secure another trip to the playoffs. I suspect a trade or two may be in the offing, but again the quality of incoming starts is the question here. If they somehow do figure a formula for obtaining quality starts then I feel the Twinkies are probably destined to win the division. If not, the Phillies are the best bet to fill the void.