Twins promote top infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper for MLB debut against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have promoted Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2-ranked prospect, for his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers. Culpepper, a 23-year-old shortstop, had an impressive.845 OPS in the minors, hitting.271 with 14 home runs and 17 stolen bases this season. The Twins are currently three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central standings and are looking to bolster their offense as they aim to close the gap. Culpepper's defensive role remains in question as he has experience at both shortstop and third base. The Twins face the Brewers in a critical series starting soon.
- •Culpepper promoted from Triple-A St. Paul to MLB roster
- •Batted.271 with 14 home runs in the minors this season
- •Twins are three games back of the AL Central-leading White Sox
- •Culpepper has played shortstop and third base in the minors
- •Upcoming series against the Brewers is crucial for Twins' standings
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Twins' .845 OPS top infield prospect to make MLB debut vs. Brewers
"Minnesota is adding a big bat to its roster.
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