The Minnesota Twins call up center fielder Walker Jenkins for a weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, citing a need in the outfield after Byron Buxton’s injury leaves his availability unclear. Star Tribune reports Buxton is injured and that the club promotes the 21-year-old Jenkins from Class AAA Saints.
Other coverage frames the move primarily around Buxton’s ongoing health concerns. Yahoo Sports says the Twins announce Jenkins’ promotion from Triple-A St. Paul and notes that Buxton’s status is unclear amid a hip injury that has sidelined him at times this season. Yahoo also provides Jenkins’ recent Triple-A numbers and draft background, describing him as the 2023 first-round pick and a high-ranked prospect. The Winnipeg Free Press similarly emphasizes that Buxton’s condition is uncertain when the call-up occurs.
Across outlets, the consistent points are the Twins’ promotion of their top prospect, Jenkins’ arrival from the minors for an upcoming series, and the uncertainty surrounding Buxton’s availability due to a hip issue.
