Twins' Culpepper heads to IL, Jenkins struggles, E-Rod impresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Twins rookie Kaelen Culpepper has been placed on the injured list with a mild hamstring strain after a promising start. In 31 games since his debut on August 7, Culpepper has a.275 average and 3 home runs but struggled recently, going 3 for 21. Walker Jenkins, who debuted on August 28, is in a slump, while Emmanuel Rodriguez, who joined the team on September 12, has shown potential. The Twins have a disappointing 14-26 record in August and September as they are out of playoff contention.
- •Kaelen Culpepper placed on injured list with hamstring strain.
- •Culpepper has a.275 batting average in 31 games.
- •Walker Jenkins is currently struggling at the plate.
- •Emmanuel Rodriguez made his MLB debut on September 12.
- •Twins have a 14-26 record in August and September.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Twins rookie update: Culpepper hurt, Jenkins in deep slump, E-Rod raking
"Two of the Twins' top three prospects have hit the ground running in MLB. One very much has not.
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