Minnesota Twins promote top prospect Walker Jenkins

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The Minnesota Twins are promoting top prospect Walker Jenkins to the major league roster for his debut against the Chicago White Sox. Jenkins, a highly-rated outfielder, has been performing strongly at Triple-A, batting .323 with a .976 OPS this season and showing significant power in August.

The promotion comes as the Twins face roster challenges and injury concerns. Outfielder Byron Buxton is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list following a hip injury sustained during a recent game against the Athletics. The team is also struggling to maintain its postseason contention, falling four games behind Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot after a 1-5 road trip.

During their recent West Coast trip, the Twins suffered losses to the Athletics, including a 7-4 defeat on Wednesday night. The team's bullpen struggled significantly during the road trip, posting an 11.45 ERA over 11 innings. Manager Derek Shelton emphasized the need for a sense of urgency as the team enters a critical stretch of games to salvage their 2026 season.