Major League Baseball expands active rosters to 28 players on September 1, permitting teams to carry up to 14 pitchers. For the Minnesota Twins, September call-ups offer a mix of high-upside prospects and depth options, providing stretch-run insurance.
Top 5 Twins September call-up candidates (position players)
- ***Walker Jenkins: Technically not a September call-up, the headliner of Minnesota's farm system got the nod ahead of Friday night's loss to the White Sox. In 2026, he has batted .321 with 13 home runs and 16 stolen bases across the upper minors. Giving their premier outfield prospect a September taste of the majors hopefully injects instant excitement into the lineup.
- Matt Wallner: Wallner brings light tower power from the left side of the plate, setting the Saints single-season home run record since being sent down. A proven option with MLB experience, makes him a plug-and-play option.
- Emmanuel Rodriguez: Built on an on-base skill set, Rodriguez features a rare combination of discipline and raw power. His ability to draw walks and drive the ball into the gaps makes him a candidate.
- Gabriel Gonzalez: Acquired in the Jorge Polanco trade, Gonzalez is a pure hitter with a compact right-handed swing. Maintaining a sub-18% strikeout rate across the minor leagues provides high-contact depth off the bench.
- Hendry Mendez: A sleeper pick in the system, Mendez possesses smooth contact mechanics; his left-handed bat offers situational contact potential.
Dark Horses: Tristan Gray (INF) offers versatile infield defense with power. Aaron Sabato (1B) brings heavy right-handed pop and it may be time to see if he can hit MLB pitching.
Top 5 Twins September call-up candidates (pitchers)
- Eric Orze: Orze was sent down to make room for Tommy Nance. Carrying a 0.87 WHIP at St. Paul, he projects as a weapon to strand inherited runners in the middle innings and would easily fit right back in.
- Marco Raya: Featuring a mid-90s fastball, Raya is one of the Twins' brightest pitching prospects. After logging a 3.00 ERA during his short debut stint in the majors earlier in 2026, a strong August in the minors may bring a September call-up.
- Kendry Rojas: If he can get healthy, the talented southpaw brings a sharp slider and deceptive motion. He's made nice strides before injuries slowed his momentum. He's an ideal candidate to add left-handed versatility to the bullpen.
- Garrett Acton: A power reliever with experience, Acton attacks hitters with a heavy fastball-slider mix. Striking out over 30% of batters faced in Triple-A, he may deserve a shot.
- Jack Anderson: Utilizing a low sidearm slot, Anderson provides a completely different look to opposing hitters. His ground ball tendencies make him an ideal double play generator for the final spot on the staff.
The Twins have teased us like a perch with playoff aspirations all season. Will they call up established vets or more aspiring prospects? September will tell the story. Either way, it's going to take a Herculean effort to find a way into the postseason.
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