Former ValleyCat Carson McCusker Promoted to Twins; Makes MLB Debut

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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. …

Minnesota 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…

Northwoods League Alums Ryan Fitzgerald and Carson McCusker Debut in MLB    - Northwoods League

Both Fitzgerald and McCusker played with the Kenosha Kingfish Rochester, Minn. – Former Kenosha Kingfish players Ryan Fitzgerald and Carson McCusker made their Major League debuts for the Minnesota Twins on May 16 and May 18 respectively. Fitzgerald is the 387th former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level and McCusker is the 388th. Fitzgerald, who played collegiately at Creighton University, played for the Kingfish in 2014. H…