Phil Miller

The utility player tapped into newfound strength in during the lost 2020 season.

The 24-year-old lefthander shook off a rough start to his upper minors tenure and was rewarded with a spot on the Twins’ 40-man roster.

Signed for a hefty bonus in January, outfielder Yasser Mercedes had a standout season in the Dominican Summer League as a 17-year-old.

David Festa did not receive a lot of mound time or pitching instruction as an amateur—and that’s a huge reason why the Twins drafted him in 2021. He did not disappoint in his full-season debut.

Overlooked righthander Louie Varland added an effective third pitch to his repertoire and worked his way first to Triple-A and ultimately to a high-stakes MLB debut.

After a loud pro debut, the Oklahoma State slugger has opened eyes in the spring—and not only with his bat.

The 24-year-old righthander finished the 2021 season on a tear after an unusual injury sidelined him in June.

The pandemic and a serious injury have kept Royce Lewis off the field since 2019. Now, he’s ready to get back on the path to Minnesota.

The 24-year-old outfielder rounded out an injury-filled 2021 season with a blistering stint in the Arizona Fall League.

The 24-year-old righthander pushed his strikeout and walk rates to the extremes in 2021, but the Twins are convinced of his upside and added him to the 40-man roster.

The OBP-oriented third baseman got a crash course in a new position in the Arizona Fall League, one that decreases the pressure on his bat and increases his versatility.

The 23-year-old added impact to his batted balls and versatility to his profile to put himself on the MLB radar.

A late Target Field workout convinced the twins to draft the local product. Two years later, the 23-year-old is making them look smart.

Drawn by Martin’s premium athleticism and on-base skills, the Twins reluctantly traded ace Jose Berrios to the Blue Jays to add a player they view as a key part of their future.

Will Holland and Edouard Julien were making steady progress in the early stages of 2021, which was also the early stages of the 2019 draft picks’ careers.

The 23-year-old righthander was lauded by a front office official for his ability to throw strikes early and often.

The 22-year-old righthander might be the solution to the Twins’ velocity issues this season.

The 2019 fourth-rounder is high on the Twins’ radar thanks to his impressive instincts and power potential.

With the Twins declining to offer one of their mainstays a new contract, the path to Minnesota was cleared for Alex Kirilloff.

After a disappointing pro debut in 2019, the 19-year-old shortstop spent the summer improving his conditioning.