Twins eye prospects to protect from Rule 5 Draft

Twins prospect Adam Brett Walker II is grateful to have the chance to play in the AFL and looks at his time there as a learning experienceOutfielder Adam Brett Walker and left-hander Taylor Rogers, who are both participating in the Arizona Fall League, are considered locks to be added to the Twins' 40-man roster. Walker, ranked as Minnesota's No. 10 overall prospect by MLBPipeline.com, hit .239 with 31 homers and 106 RBIs in 133 games with Double-A Chattanooga. Rogers, the club's No. 13 overall prospect, posted a 3.98 ERA in 174 innings with Triple-A Rochester.

Fellow lefty Pat Dean, who was part of Triple-A Rochester's rotation with Rogers is also considered likely to be added to the…