Twins call up their top prospect, center fielder Walker Jenkins, with Byron Buxton’s status unclear
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have elevated top prospect Walker Jenkins to the major leagues, while the availability of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton remains uncertain. The Twins announced the move via social media on Thursday, designating Jenkins from their Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul. The 21-year-old North Carolina native has posted a .308 batting average with 51 runs, 12 home runs, 17 steals, and a .939 OPS in 69 games this season.
Ranked 15th overall among MLB prospects for 2026, Jenkins' statistics have been impressive as he has hit eight home runs in his last 15 outings for the Saints. The Twins will need to add Jenkins to both their 40-man and 26-man rosters ahead of their upcoming three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, set to begin on Friday.
Meanwhile, Buxton has been contending with a hip injury over the past two months and was recently removed from a game on Tuesday due to another aggravation.
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