Walker Jenkins makes MLB debut for Twins against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Walker Jenkins has been called up to the Minnesota Twins and is set to make his MLB debut on August 28 against the Chicago White Sox. The former South Brunswick High School standout was promoted following an impressive performance in Triple-A, where he hit.308 with 12 home runs this season. Jenkins, who was drafted fifth overall by the Twins in 2023, is among the league's top prospects and had a notable August, hitting eight home runs in his last 15 games. His promotion follows the injury of Twins center fielder Byron Buxton, which opened a spot on the roster for Jenkins to join the major league team.
- •Walker Jenkins called up to MLB by Minnesota Twins on August 27.
- •He is expected to debut against the Chicago White Sox on August 28.
- •Jenkins batted.308 with 12 home runs in Triple-A this season.
- •He was drafted fifth overall by the Twins in the 2023 MLB Draft.
- •His promotion follows an injury to center fielder Byron Buxton.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — South Brunswick star Walker Jenkins called up to MLB by Minnesota Twins
"Southport native Walker Jenkins is headed to the majors just three years after being drafted by the Minnesota Twins.
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