When will Walker Jenkins make Twins debut

[jaimedude]

Twins could use his defense in CF. 

[Mike Sixel]

Next year. Alas.

[Cory Engelhardt]

3 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Next year. Alas.

I'll take the under on that.

[Whammy]

There are of course other factors that play into calling a guy up, but if the Twins were simply trying to field the best 13 man lineup, he would be in a Twins uniform.

Jackson would go (I understand why he's on the roster)
Gray would go (I don't understand why he's on the roster)
Martin would go

Buxton off the IL
Jenkins called up
Arcia called back up

As soon as Culpepper is healthy, he replaces Arcia

[nicksaviking]

12 hours ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

I'll take the under on that.

Tom Pohlad is starting to make noise again about trades and payroll and being competitive, likely to the chagrin of the front office. After all the talk, if the Twins whiff on trading for someone that would actually open the fans' eyes, the only way to try to save face will be to call up the prospects. 

 

[MMBoys93]

48 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Tom Pohlad is starting to make noise again about trades and payroll and being competitive, likely to the chagrin of the front office. After all the talk, if the Twins whiff on trading for someone that would actually open the fans' eyes, the only way to try to save face will be to call up the prospects. 

 

My biggest worry here is that Pohlad pushes a big trade just to get some fans excited again and then the payroll stays the same next year and the only thing that’s changed is our farm system has gotten worse and the future looks a little bleaker 

[tony&rodney]

I'll play. 

Providing that Walker Jenkins remains healthy and keeps playing well for St. Paul, I will guess he is called up to play on August 10.

I will be surprised, again presuming health, if WK is not called up sometime in August. I wouldn't object to seeing him sooner but doubt a call before August.

[MesaTwinsFan]

Personally I don't think Jenkins gets called up at all this year. With the impending lockout next year it is my understanding if he is on the roster to end the year he will get to play no baseball next year until it is settled 

[Dave Borton]

Hopefully not before Thursday night game. Have tix against the Clippers.

 

[Greglw3]

On 7/20/2026 at 9:56 AM, tony&rodney said:

I'll play. 

Providing that Walker Jenkins remains healthy and keeps playing well for St. Paul, I will guess he is called up to play on August 10.

I will be surprised, again presuming health, if WK is not called up sometime in August. I wouldn't object to seeing him sooner but doubt a call before August.

I hope you’re right! The timing would be perfect. One more strong bat for the late season push!

[Cory Engelhardt]

Ok, I don't think he'll debut against Trevor Rogers, but he also didn't play today for the Saints.

Having him come out of the cornfield would be fun.

But yeah, I think he is close. It's probaby wishful thinking, but he will debut before September in my opinion.

[HarmonK03]

54 minutes ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

Ok, I don't think he'll debut against Trevor Rogers, but he also didn't play today for the Saints.

Having him come out of the cornfield would be fun.

But yeah, I think he is close. It's probaby wishful thinking, but he will debut before September in my opinion.

I get that he wouldn't debut against Rogers but when he comes up I really hope they don't ruin him by platooning.  He needs to play every day.  Resting against the tougher lefties like a Skubal is one thing, but I hope they don't platoon him.

[Cory Engelhardt]

Just now, HarmonK03 said:

I get that he wouldn't debut against Rogers but when he comes I really they don't ruin him by platooning.  He needs to play every day.  Resting against the tougher lefties like a Skubal is one thing, but I hope they don't platoon him.

I agree 100%.

[jaimedude]

Jenkins should be recalled I hope.