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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

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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.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Shipley: Will the Twins call up Walker Jenkins? That decision might not be simple

What they're saying

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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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