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Twins Promote Top Prospect Jenkins Amidst Buxton Uncertainty
28 Aug
Summary
- Walker Jenkins, a top prospect, was called up by the Minnesota Twins.
- Jenkins was hitting .308 with 12 homers and 17 steals at Triple-A.
- Byron Buxton's status is uncertain due to a hip injury aggravation.
Top prospect Walker Jenkins has been called up by the Minnesota Twins, adding depth to their lineup. Jenkins, a highly-rated outfielder, was performing exceptionally well at Triple-A St. Paul, posting a .308 batting average with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 69 games. His recent performance includes eight home runs in his last 15 games.
This promotion occurs while the status of the Twins' All-Star center fielder, Byron Buxton, is uncertain. Buxton has been dealing with a hip injury over the past two months and experienced another aggravation during a recent game. Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in 2023 and ranked 12th on ESPN's 2026 top 100 prospect list, will need to be added to the 40-man and active 26-man rosters.
