Each player below sits at a different stage of professional development. One arrived in the organization as part of last season’s trade deadline overhaul. Another was selected in last July’s draft, and has yet to make his professional debut. The final player signed as a teenager and made his Stateside debut in 2025.
Here are three prospects who delivered encouraging signs in 2025 and now look poised to take the next step.
Kendry Rojas, LHP (Current TD Rank: 8)
His 2025 Performance: Rojas joined the Twins as the key piece in the return for Louis Varland at the trade deadline. Minnesota spoke highly of him after the deal, and they pushed him aggressively to Triple-A St. Paul, where the 22-year-old was over five years younger than the average age of the competition. For the year, he tossed 69 innings and posted a 4.70 ERA, with a 28.8 K% and a 10.3 BB%. His strikeout rate took a healthy leap (up 1.8% compared to 2024), thanks to a sharper slider and better pitch sequencing. Rojas did not dominate every start, but he showed much more poise working out of traffic and limiting damage.
Why He Could Break Out in 2026: Rojas feels like the type of pitcher who might take off once the command settles into a stable place, especially as he gets a full season at Triple A and more time to work with the Twins’ development staff. The raw ingredients are undeniably exciting. His fastball has life at the top of the zone, and his slider flashes above average, with a late-biting shape that produces plenty of awkward swings. With a full offseason to refine his changeup and continue building confidence, he could become one of the most talked-about left-handed arms in the system. If he carries the momentum from late 2025 into next spring, he could be a top-100 prospect by midseason.
Riley Quick, RHP (Current TD Rank: 13)
His 2025 Performance: The Twins drafted Quick with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. They held off on having him make his professional debut, after he had tossed 62 innings during his final collegiate season. In 14 games, he posted a 3.92 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and 25.9% strikeout rate. The most significant step came when he noticeably reduced his walk rate (8.9%) and looked more comfortable challenging hitters early in counts. While he may not have posted eye-popping numbers, Quick showed the tools of a pitcher growing into his frame and learning how to pitch with intent.
Why He Could Break Out in 2026: If you are looking for a classic pitching prospect trajectory, Quick fits the mold perfectly. His stuff is trending up as he adds strength and leans into a compact delivery that the organization believes can lead to even more velocity. He had Tommy John surgery in 2024, and many pitchers see improvements in command and stuff as they move further away from that operation. The cutter-slider combination already gives him multiple ways to finish at-bats. With more physical development ahead and a clearer understanding of how his arsenal plays, he could emerge as one of the more exciting right-handed arms in the lower minors. Based on his college experience, he could reach Double-A Wichita in the second half of 2026—or move even faster.
Eduardo Beltre, OF (Current TD Rank: NA)
His 2025 Performance: Beltre delivered one of the most intriguing stat lines in the lower levels in 2025. Splitting time between the Florida Complex League and the Florida State League, he showed flashes of an impressive all-around skill set. He was making his Stateside debut, after impressing in the Dominican Summer League in 2024 with a 1.071 OPS. The 18-year-old struggled to reproduce those totals with a .623 OPS in 78 games. However, he was one of the youngest players at both levels, with nearly 96% of his plate appearances coming against older pitchers. Beltre’s speed also stood out, as he improved his reads in the outfield and grew more comfortable on the bases (25-for-29 in stolen base attempts).
Why He Could Break Out in 2026: Beltre has the type of athletic foundation that gives evaluators plenty to dream on. His bat speed jumps off the screen, and the Twins believe there is more power to unlock as he continues to add strength. Combine that with above-average speed, and the ingredients for a dynamic outfielder start to take shape. The next step will be to find consistency in his approach, since pitchers will challenge him more aggressively as he moves up. If he makes the necessary adjustments and continues to tap into his natural tools, Beltre could make a rapid climb up the organizational rankings by the end of 2026.
The Twins will rely heavily on their young depth over the next few seasons, and these three prospects have a chance to push themselves into that mix. A strong offseason and a little momentum could turn them into the most talked-about names in the system by this time next year.
