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Twins weigh Walker Jenkins' MLB call-up amid playoff push and injuries

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:09 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Twins weigh Walker Jenkins' MLB call-up amid playoff push and injuries
Summary

The Minnesota Twins face a decision regarding the potential call-up of outfielder Walker Jenkins as rosters expand this week. Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 draft, has excelled in the minor leagues, hitting.415 in August after recovering from a shoulder injury. With regular center fielder Byron Buxton's hip injury escalating, Jenkins could fill a critical gap. The Twins sit 5½ games behind Chicago in the Central Division but remain close in the wild card race. However, Jenkins’ status on the 40-man roster complicates his call-up due to possible impending labor issues.

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Status Watch
  • •Jenkins is hitting.444 over his last eight games.
  • •The Twins are 5½ games behind the White Sox in the Central Division.
  • •Byron Buxton left the game due to a hip injury.
  • •Rosters expand this week to 28 players.
Latest Updates
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What they're saying
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The Minnesota Twins are set to promote top prospect Walker Jenkins for their game on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox, per Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com. Not only is Jenkins the Twins’ top prospect, but he is the No. 15 overall prospect in the sport, according to MLB.com. The Twins believe he can become a star at the big league level. Jenkins […] The post Twins news: Will star prospect Walker Jenkins save Minnesota's playoff hopes? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Minnesota Twins will promote their top-ranked prospect for his MLB debut. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo reports that the Twins will promote outfielder Walker Jenkins. He’ll debut against the Chicago White Sox on August 28. I've been told that top @Twins prospect Walker Jenkins will join the big league team in time to be in Friday's […] The post Minnesota Twins Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Byron Buxton Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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There seems to be a consensus among Twins fans that Walker Jenkins should be up trying to help the big league team make the playoffs. In a sense, Jenkins doesn’t disagree. The fifth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Jenkins only turned 21 in February, but the outfielder said Tuesday, “I planned on being in the big leagues by now.” Jenkins might be playing for the Twins right now had he not ...

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