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Twins option Alan Roden to Triple-A, activating prospect Walker Jenkins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Twins option Alan Roden to Triple-A, activating prospect Walker Jenkins
Summary

The Minnesota Twins have optioned outfielder Alan Roden to Triple-A St. Paul in a roster move to activate top prospect Walker Jenkins, who is set to make his MLB debut on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. This transaction allows Byron Buxton to remain off the injured list after aggravating his hip injury earlier this week. Roden’s struggles at the MLB level have raised questions about his role in the team's future, especially with other promising prospects like Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez on the horizon.

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Status Watch
  • •Walker Jenkins makes his MLB debut Friday night at Target Field.
  • •Alan Roden has been optioned back to Triple-A after limited success.
  • •Byron Buxton remains off the injured list for now following his hip issue.
  • •Roden's MLB OPS stands at.586 in 232 plate appearances.
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  • 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Twins option Alan Roden to Triple-A, which means no Buxton IL stint for now
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Roden is going down to make room for top prospect Walker Jenkins, who debuts on Friday night.

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