Twins call up top prospect Walker Jenkins

The Minnesota Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, ahead of their home series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, August 28, 2026. The promotion of the 21-year-old center fielder, ranked as the No. 15 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, comes as the team addresses ongoing health concerns with All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton. Buxton reaggravated a hip injury during a game on Tuesday and did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Oakland Athletics. The recurring hip issue has placed Buxton on the injured list twice this season, most recently on August 13.