Here are the overlooked prospects poised to make a major statement during the 2026 Spring Training.
The Sneaky Slugger
Fedko is a name many casual fans miss because he was a 12th-round pick, but he spent 2025 proving he's a legitimate MLB candidate
. He has a history of starting slow at new levels and then exploding; last year, he hit 28 total home runs across Double-A and Triple-A
with a massive .494 SLG in Wichita.
Why he'll break out: He has a high OBP floor (.375 in AA) and a high-effort style that managers love in spring.
The Opportunity: With the Twins' outfield featuring several lefties (Wallner, Larnach), Fedko's right-handed power makes him a prime candidate for a bench role or a "first-call-up" status.
The Polanco Trade Piece
Acquired in the Jorge Polanco deal
, Gonzalez has quietly become one of the most consistent pure hitters in the system. In 2025, he raked to the tune of a .329 averagewith 38 doubles between Double-A and Triple-A.
Why he'll break out: His bat-to-ball skills are elite (14.5% K-rate). In the small-sample-size world of Spring Training, players who rarely strike out and hunt doubles tend to look like superstars.
The Opportunity: He is already on the 40-man roster. A hot spring could force the Twins to find a way to fit his right-handed bat into the Opening Day lineup.
Billy Wagner Upside
After years of injury setbacks, Prielipp finally stayed healthy enough in 2025 to show why he was once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick. He was the Twins' 2025 Minor League Pitcher of the Year
, posting a 27% strikeout rate.
Why he'll break out: His slider is arguably the best "out pitch" in the entire organization. Scouts have compared his ceiling in a relief role to Billy Wagner.
The Opportunity: The Twins' bullpen has openings. If Prielipp comes out sitting 96-97 mph with that wipeout slider in Grapefruit League play, he could skip Triple-A entirely and break camp with the big club.
The WorkhorseWhile everyone watches the high-velocity arms, Morris just gets people out. He has a 3.02 career ERA across 60 professional starts and a sophisticated five-pitch mix.
Why he'll break out: He is the "safe" option who looks like a veteran. His ability to repeat his delivery and fill the zone usually leads to very efficient Spring Training outings.
The Opportunity: With constant trade rumors surrounding veteran starters like Joe Ryan or Pablo Lpez, Morris is auditioning to be the next man up in the rotation.
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