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Minnesota Twins Steal Top-50 International Prospect From Dodgers

Originally posted on Minnesota Sports Fan | By Jack Witte | Last updated Jan 15, 2025 4:50 PM ET

The Minnesota Twins have had a very quiet offseason. After a late season collapse, the Twins missed the playoffs last season, and fans were hopeful that it would be a busy offseason. So far, that has not been the case. However, the Twins’ president Derek Falvey just swooped in and stole a top-50 international prospect from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Minnesota Twins surprisingly land coveted prospect

The Minnesota Twins have signed Teilon Serrano, a top-50 ranked international prospect. Serrano was expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Los Angeles has been awaiting a decision from Roki Sasaki, a highly touted pitcher from Japan who is currently deciding between the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays. Serrano grew impatient waiting for this decision, therefore he has now signed with the Minnesota Twins.

The Minnesota Twins sign Dominican outfielder Teilon Serrano. Previously expected to be part of the Dodgers class.https://t.co/aCRAKA5LSP pic.twitter.com/WCXvFiM0pG
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) January 15, 2025

Serrano’s skillset and future

Although incredibly young, Teilon Serrano is a top-50 prospect for a reason and could be a key piece of the Twins franchise in the future. Ben Badler, from Baseball America, had good things to say about Serrano.

At 6-foot-1, Serrano is a high-contact hitter with good bat speed from the left side, a strong offensive profile to go with his athleticism. Serrano had been training as a shortstop initially, so there’s still a learning curve for him in the outfield, but he has the plus speed to give him a chance to stay there.
Ben Badler, Baseball America

Whenever a player is a high contact hitter with good bat speed, it is usually a recipe for success. Serrano is a highly versatile prospect as well. He has the ability to play shortstop and in the outfield – a massive advantage for players and teams in MLB. Based on his skill set, it easy to see why the Twins believe in this top-50 prospect.

Although fans desired a busier offseason for the Twins, signing Serrano is a great move for the future. Now the Twins must trust their minor league system and developmental coaches to bring the best out of Serrano for years to come.

This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.

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