US EditionFormer ValleyCat Carson McCusker Promoted to Twins; Makes MLB Debut
- Carson McCusker made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on May 18, 2025, in a game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
- McCusker's promotion followed Danny Coulombe's placement on the 15-day injured list, which created a roster opening for the Twins.
- McCusker impressed after hitting.350 with 10 home runs in 137 at-bats for the St. Paul Saints earlier this season before joining the Twins.
- McCusker described the experience as "It's been crazy," expressing excitement during Sunday morning in the Twins' clubhouse.
- His debut underscores the Twins' willingness to promote in-form minor leaguers to address injury challenges and bolster their roster depth.
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Former ValleyCat Carson McCusker promoted to Twins; makes MLB debut
MILWAUKEE (NEWS10) -- Two years ago, Carson McCusker was roaming the outfield of Joseph L. Bruno stadium as a member of the Tri-City ValleyCats. Sunday afternoon, the former undrafted free agent stepped to the plate in a Major League Baseball game. McCusker was called up to the Minnesota Twins prior to the club's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday. Not only did he receive the promotion, but he also made his big-league debut in th…
Carson McCusker is a good-sized Twins roster addition
MILWAUKEE – When Twins newcomer Carson McCusker steps into the batter’s box, Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli doesn’t look at the rookie outfielder. He likes to look at the umpires and the faces of the opponents when they see the 6-foot-8 giant prepare to swing the bat. Carson McCusker #60 of the Minnesota Twins swings at bat during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 18, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. …
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The SaratogianMinnesota Twins call up former ValleyCats outfielder McCusker
TROY, N.Y. — Former Tri-City ValleyCats outfielder Carson McCusker (‘21-‘23) has been promoted to the Major Leagues by the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old from Sparks, Nevada, is the third ValleyCat from the Frontier League to reach the bigs, joining pitchers Andrew Bellatti (‘21) and Kumar Rocker (‘22). Overall, he is player No. 117 to go from the ‘Cats to the big leagues. McCusker’s contract was purchased from Tri-City by the Twins on June 28…
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