Walker Jenkins Added to Futures Game Roster

[Cory Moen]

Walker Jenkins was named to the MLB Futures Game, which will be played on Sunday, July 12, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He will join fellow top prospect Kaelen Culpepper in representing the Twins in the game.

Jenkins is clearly deserving of this honor, as he is the Twins' top prospect and has proved why thus far in 2026. This year has been slowed by injury, but he has looked the part of a top prospect at Triple-A, hitting .272/.390/.430 over 31 games played. His .820 OPS is solidly above average, and he has added two home runs with 11 RBIs as well. He's also shown his athleticism with seven stolen bases on the year as well.

While many Twins fans are hoping he makes his Major League debut sooner rather than later, you will get your opportunity to see him on a Major League Field come July 12. 

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[Jeff K]

Perhaps he can move to the big club immediately following the futures game.  I can hear the question; "why rush him"?  Why not?  If he struggles, he can go back to St. Paul.

[stringer bell]

According to mlb.com, Jenkins is going to the Futures Game in place of the again-injured Culpepper. Without knowing too many details, when it was announced that Jenkins would play in the game to me it meant either 1) he was replacing Culpepper due to injury 2) he was replacing Culpepper to to his (Culpepper's) imminent recall to the major leagues or 3) both Culpepper and Jenkins would be playing in the game. It turns out Jenkins is there in the least-exciting scenario replacing Culpepper due to the shortstop's injury.