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Injury likely cuts short Culpepper's breakout year

September 18, 2026 01:45 PM

Eric Samulski explains why the Twins are unlikely to bring Kaelen Culpepper back from a season-ending hamstring injury to preserve his rookie eligibility for 2027.

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