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Jenkins’ Triple-A Fire Could Be His MVP Moment | Minnesota Twins News
Walker Jenkins is crushing it in Triple-A, slashing over .300 with 11 homers and 16 steals — including a scorching August where he hit .400 with 7 homers. The Twins are holding him back for now, citing roster constraints and the looming threat of a potential 2027 lockout, but history shows that minor league shutdowns can actually accelerate prospects’ paths to the majors — like Ryan Jeffers and Jhoan Duran. Still, past cautionary tales (Royce Lewis’ injuries, Alex Kirilloff’s early promotion woes) remind us that timing matters. With Jenkins on fire and the risk of missed games looming, the…
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