Report: Twins calling up top prospect Culpepper

Key Points:

• Kaelen Culpepper, a top prospect for the Minnesota Twins, has battled injuries including a glute strain and a hand injury but has recently shown strong performance in Triple-A, hitting .375 in August and .275 since returning from injury.
• Culpepper missed nearly a month due to injuries but has played a few games for Triple-A St. Paul; he is not yet playing full games at shortstop, though a major league call-up is expected soon to preserve his 2027 rookie eligibility.
• The Twins have shifted Brooks Lee to third base, signaling that Culpepper is likely to become the team's shortstop of the future once healthy, with his combination of power and speed making him a valuable asset for fantasy baseball managers.
• Culpepper has impressive stats this season, including 14 home runs, 15 steals, and a .270/.374/.500 slash line over 55 games, and the Twins appear ready to promote him to the majors following the August 14 deadline.
• The transition of Lee to third base and the uncertainty surrounding Royce Lewis's long-term role at the position indicate the Twins' commitment to Culpepper as a key part of their infield moving forward.