Emmanuel Rodriguez, the youngest player in Twins camp, impressed coaches with his hitting, walks, and defensive skills. The left-handed outfielder showed offensive potential with 16 homers at Class A-Advanced Cedar Rapids last year and is expected to start at Class AA Wichita. Manager Rocco Baldelli praised Rodriguez's work ethic and potential for improvement.

Former Twins pitcher Maeda stays connected with ex-teammates like Joe Ryan, Max Kepler, and Edouard Julien through Instagram, indicating lasting friendships beyond the field.