Twins call up Walker Jenkins as Byron Buxton's status remains unclear
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:21 AMESPN — Twins recall prospect Jenkins with Buxton in flux
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Twins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins amid Byron Buxton injury concerns
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Twins call up their top prospect, center fielder Walker Jenkins, with Byron Buxton's status unclear
"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.
"The Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins, with the status of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton unclear.
"Buxton has battled a hip injury throughout the season, putting him on the injured list twice since July 4.
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External links- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 1:21 AMTwins recall prospect Jenkins with Buxton in flux
The Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins, with the status of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton unclear.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:19 AMTwins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins amid Byron Buxton injury concerns
Buxton has battled a hip injury throughout the season, putting him on the injured list twice since July 4.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:38 PMTwins call up their top prospect, center fielder Walker Jenkins, with Byron Buxton's status unclear
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.
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