Twins call up Kaelen Culpepper from Triple-A as playoffs approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Minnesota Twins are calling up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Culpepper, Minnesota's No. 2 prospect, has had a productive season with a.271 average, 14 home runs, and 46 RBIs. The Twins, currently tied for second in the AL Central with a 57-59 record, hope Culpepper can enhance their lineup, which has struggled offensively since the All-Star break. The team's general manager praised Culpepper's recent defensive improvements after addressing concerns earlier in the season. Previously sidelined by a glute injury, his promotion aims to bolster the Twins' playoff push as they chase the third wild-card spot in the AL.
- •Culpepper is expected to join the Twins this weekend against the Brewers.
- •He has 14 home runs and 46 RBIs at Triple-A this season.
- •The Twins are tied for second place in the AL Central.
- •Culpepper was previously injured but has improved defensively.
- •The Twins aim to boost their struggling lineup ahead of key games.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Twins reportedly calling up No. 2 prospect, shortstop Kaelen Carpenter, amid playoff push
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Twins reportedly calling up No. 2 prospect, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, amid playoff push
"Carpenter was Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick out of Kansas State and has significantly improved his defense this year.
"Carpenter was Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick out of Kansas State and has significantly improved his defense this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:46 PMTwins reportedly calling up No. 2 prospect, shortstop Kaelen Carpenter, amid playoff push
Carpenter was Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick out of Kansas State and has significantly improved his defense this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:46 PMTwins reportedly calling up No. 2 prospect, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, amid playoff push
Carpenter was Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick out of Kansas State and has significantly improved his defense this year.
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