Twins, Brewers Place Top Prospects Rodriguez on Injured Lists

Minnesota Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez continues to struggle with injuries, as he was recently placed on the Triple-A injured list with a right hip strain. Rodriguez, the team's No. 2 prospect and ranked 32nd overall by MLB.com, has a history of injuries including thumb, abdomen, knee, and ankle issues that have limited him to fewer than 100 games in any season. Despite these setbacks, he has shown strong offensive skills, boasting a career .913 OPS with 48 home runs and 55 stolen bases across 269 minor-league games. This latest injury means all three of the Twins' top prospects—Rodriguez, Walker Jenkins, and Luke Keaschall—are currently sidelined. Rodriguez was hitting .232/.400/.392 with four home runs and six stolen bases in 39 games at Triple-A St. Paul before his latest injury. Meanwhile, infielder Payton Eeles was activated from the injured list and could push for a major league debut in 2025 if he performs well.