Twins to promote top prospect Walker Jenkins ahead of White Sox series: Source

Key Points:

• The Minnesota Twins are promoting top prospect Walker Jenkins to the major leagues ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox, with Jenkins expected to take over center field as Byron Buxton rests a sore right hip.
• Jenkins, the No. 16 prospect in baseball and the Twins' No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 draft, has impressed in Triple-A St. Paul, hitting .308/.407/.532 with 12 home runs in 307 plate appearances, including a power surge with eight homers in August.
• Despite multiple injuries limiting him to 92 games since his arrival at Triple-A, Jenkins has shown strong five-tool potential and a career slash line of .303/.404/.490, making him a highly anticipated addition to the Twins' lineup.
• Jenkins has been a fan favorite not only for his on-field talent but also for his character, notably catching a fainting child during a pregame promotion, and was highly regarded by the late legendary Twins scout Mike Radcliff.
• His promotion comes as the Twins look to fill the void left by Buxton’s injury, with Jenkins’ development seen as nearing the final stages after a strong recent performance post-injury.