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Twins call up Walker Jenkins as Byron Buxton's status remains unclear

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:26 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Twins call up Walker Jenkins as Byron Buxton's status remains unclear

Summary

The Minnesota Twins announced the promotion of top prospect Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul on August 27, 2026. Jenkins, a 2023 first-round draft pick, has performed well with a.308 batting average, 12 home runs, and 17 steals in 69 games this season. His call-up comes amid uncertainty regarding the availability of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton, who has been dealing with a hip injury and recently exited a game due to aggravation. Jenkins will be added to the active roster before the Twins face the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series starting Friday.

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Status Watch

•Walker Jenkins was batting.308 with 12 home runs at Triple-A.
•Byron Buxton is hindered by a hip injury; status is uncertain.
•Jenkins will need to be added to the active roster before Friday's game.
•Jenkins was ranked 15th overall in MLB's prospect rankings for 2026.
•The Twins begin a series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Latest Updates

1:21 AMESPN — Twins recall prospect Jenkins with Buxton in flux
11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Twins call up their top prospect, center fielder Walker Jenkins, with Byron Buxton's status unclear

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins, with the status of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton unclear. The Twins announced on social media on Thursday that they're bringing up the center fielder Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul, where the 2023 first-round draft pick was batting .308 with 51 runs, 12 homers and 17 steals with a .939 OPS in 69 games. Jenkins was slotted 15th overall on Major League Baseball's prospect rankings for 2026.
— Yahoo Sports