ATLANTA, GA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder Luke Keaschall from Triple-A St. Paul.
Keaschall has hit .261 (12-for-46) with one double, one home run, five RBI, nine walks, eight runs scored, a .379 on-base percentage and a .727 OPS in 14 games for the Saints this season. The Twins’ No. 3 prospect per MLB.com and the club’s reigning minor league Player of the Year, Keaschall was selected by Minnesota in the second round of the 2023 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft out of Arizona State University.
The 22-year-old has hit .297 (159-for-536) with 32 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, 68 RBI, 90 walks, 117 runs scored, a .415 on-base percentage and an .885 OPS in 148 career minor league games. Keaschall will be in uniform for tonight’s game in Atlanta, wearing uniform number 15, and is looking to make his major league debut.
To make room for Keaschall on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned utility player Mickey Gasper to St. Paul. Gasper played in 10 games for the Twins this season, going 2-for-18 with four walks and a .273 on-base percentage. The 29-year-old was acquired in a trade with Boston on December 24, 2024, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jovani Morán.
To make room for Keaschall on the 40-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Matt Canterino for release or assignment. Canterino underwent right shoulder surgery in mid-March and will not pitch in 2025.