Walker Jenkins makes MLB debut for Minnesota Twins tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Walker Jenkins is scheduled to make his MLB debut tonight for the Minnesota Twins. Jenkins was called up from Triple-A St. Paul after being drafted No. 5 overall by the Twins in 2023. Following the news of his promotion, video footage surfaced showing his emotional reaction and conversations with family, where he shared his excitement about reaching the major leagues.
- •Walker Jenkins is making his MLB debut on August 28, 2026.
- •He was promoted from Triple-A St. Paul on August 27.
- •Jenkins was drafted No. 5 overall by the Twins in 2023.
- •Video reveals his emotional calls with family after the announcement.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Walker Jenkins react to being called up by Twins
"Walker Jenkins is set to make his MLB debut tonight for the Minnesota Twins. Watch his reaction and calls with family members after receiving the news.
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