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Walker Jenkins a Must-Stash With MLB Debut Approaching?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has been very productive in his return to Triple-A. The team's top-ranked prospect missed time this season due to a shoulder injury but has quickly put himself back on the stash radar since being cleared to return. Over his last 13 contests with St. Paul, the former fifth overall pick has posted an elite .314/.364/.529 line with a .893 OPS. During this stretch, the 21-year-old has hit four doubles, gone deep once and chipped in two stolen bases. This surge is worth emphasizing as Jenkins carried a much lower .256/.296/.389 line with just two round-trippers over the first 25 games of the Triple-A regular season. With the Twins sitting outside the current playoff picture, they could look to sell at the upcoming deadline, which would allow Jenkins to face minimal competition for second-half at-bats at the big-league level.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Walker Jenkins Enjoying Surge at Triple-A, Re-Entering Must-Stash Territory?
Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has battled injuries throughout his MiLB career, but when on the field, he has shown immense upside. Jenkins spent a lengthy stint on the Triple-A injured list this season but has since returned to St. Paul and is looking like his former self. Over his last 12 contests since returning to the top club in the system, the former fifth overall pick has posted an elite .327/.353/.551 line with a .904 OPS. During this stretch, the No. 14 overall prospect in the sport has hit four doubles and two triples, with one home run, and held a 7:2 K:BB. Prior to this stretch, Jenkins held a much lower .256/.398/.389 line over the first 25 games of his Triple-A season. While injuries will always be a factor, Jenkins is among the top performers in the minor leagues when healthy. If the Twins look to sell some pieces at the deadline, their top-ranked prospect could face minimal competition for late-season at-bats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luke Keaschall Making First Career Start in Center Field
Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder Luke Keaschall is making his first start in center field and will bat seventh on Wednesday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi, according to MLB.com. Keaschall is already eligible in the outfield, in addition to second base, in Yahoo leagues, so it's not a ground-breaking development, but the 23-year-old could see regular starts in center field for the Twins for however long Byron Buxton (hip) stays on the injured list. Keaschall has struggled offensively in his first full season in the big leagues, as he enters Wednesday's action with a .255/.341/.347 slash line, .688 OPS, four home runs, 26 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 46 runs scored in 86 games across his 337 plate appearances. He's gone 9-for-39 (.231) with two homers, a double, two RBI, eight runs, and a steal in his last 14 games, but he's gotten going so far in July and carries a modest five-game hitting streak into Wednesday's tilt at Target Field. In three career at-bats against Cecconi, Keaschall has one hit.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Walker Jenkins Returns to Form at Triple-A, is He a Must-Stash?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins recently returned from the injured list and has hit the ground running. The Twins' top-ranked prospect had been dealing with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, but has quickly returned to form for Triple-A St. Paul, going 11-for-35 (.314) in the nine games since his return, including two doubles, two triples, a home run, and two stolen bases. For the season, the former fifth-overall draft pick is slashing .272/.385/.440 with three home runs, seven steals, and nearly as many walks (21) as strikeouts (23) in 34 games for the Saints. The talent is there, but injuries have limited him over the past few years and slowed his progression to the majors. However, if he can remain healthy, the 21-year-old should be in a position to make his big league debut sometime after the All-Star break, and he has the tools to be a multi-category producer, so fantasy managers in deeper 12-team leagues should consider stashing the 6-foot-3 slugger ahead of time.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Byron Buxton Heading to Injured List With Hip Injury
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a hip impingement, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton has been bothered by a right-hip injury recently, and he'll land on the IL after aggravating it in Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. It's probably the best timing for Buxton to land on the shelf with the All-Star break coming next week, but it remains to be seen if the veteran outfielder will be ready to rejoin Minnesota's major-league roster to start the second half of the season on Friday, July 17. Ryan Kreidler has been starting in center field for the Twins when Buxton has been unavailable, so he should continue to see most of the playing time for Minnesota. Buxton, a 32-year-old two-time All-Star and former Silver Slugger winner, doesn't run as much at this point in his career, but his power stroke has aged nicely. He had a career-best 35 long balls while recording 83 RBI and 24 stolen bases in 126 games last year, and he already has 25 homers and 45 RBI in 75 games in 2026. Buxton must be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he rehabs his bothersome hip.
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Byron Buxton Aggravates Hip Injury, Pulled Early on Sunday
The Minnesota Twins said that outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) was removed from Sunday's series finale early in New York against the Yankees due to a "re-aggravation of a prior hip injury," according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Buxton had a hit in his only plate appearance on the day and was replaced in center field by Kyler Fedko. The 32-year-old could have injured his hip during his stolen base attempt in the first inning. Buxton missed four games earlier this week due to a hip impingement but had returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's contest at Yankee Stadium. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but given Buxton's lengthy injury history, it would not be a surprise to see him land on the 10-day injured list to give him an extended break during the upcoming All-Star break from July 13-16. If he's just day-to-day, Buxton's next chance to play will come on Tuesday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians after a scheduled day off on Monday. The two-time All-Star doesn't run much these days, but his resurgence in power the last two years has made him fantasy relevant in all leagues. Buxton has hit 25 homers in 74 games in 2026 after clubbing 35, driving in 83 runs, and stealing 24 bases in 126 games in 2025.
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
Byron Buxton Back From Hip Injury on Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is starting in center field and is batting second in his return to the lineup for Saturday's Fourth of July matchup on the road in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Brendan Beck, according to MLB.com. A hip impingement kept Buxton out of the starting lineup for each of the last four games, but he's feeling better now and will return to the starting nine against a pitcher whom he has never faced. The 32-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star has stayed relatively healthy (for his standards) in 2026 and has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues, as he'll carry a .268/.325/.573 slash line with an .898 OPS, 25 home runs, 43 RBI, 56 runs scored, and seven stolen bases into Saturday's contest at Yankee Stadium. In 23 games (100 plate appearances) in June, Buxton went 27-for-94 (.287) with eight round-trippers, five doubles, 16 RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Get him back into your starting fantasy lineups for the holiday weekend.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Byron Buxton to Miss Fourth Straight Game
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the New York Yankees. This marks the fourth straight game that Buxton has missed due to a hip impingement issue. The Twins had an off day on Thursday and were hopeful Buxton could return here, but he'll remain out at least one more game. For now, Buxton should be considered day-to-day, but he could end up on the Injured List if he doesn't improve at all during the weekend. Ryan Kreidler will cover center field and bat seventh against right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Can Walker Jenkins Overcome Injuries to be Stash-Worthy?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has found his way back from a sprained left shoulder AC joint and has rejoined the St. Paul Saints at the Triple-A level. In 114 at-bats with St. Paul this season, Jenkins is hitting .272 with two homers and 11 RBI to go with seven stolen bases. In an injury-limited season, Jenkins has shown off his five-category ability. The former No. 5 overall pick has room to improve the power numbers in his limited at-bats but is more than capable of doing so. He has shown nice speed on the base paths and is hitting for a good average. The question is what he can do at the big-league level, but he has been considered one of the top outfield prospects in the minor leagues over the last few years. He could reward fantasy managers who take a chance and add him prior to his call-up to Minnesota. Jenkins has the talent to help teams win fantasy titles late this season, making him a worthy stash target in deeper five-outfielder leagues with N/A spots.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Walker Jenkins a Priority Stash in Deeper Fantasy Leagues?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is healthy again, and the stash window may not stay open in deeper leagues. Minnesota's top prospect returned to Triple-A St. Paul on June 23 after missing seven weeks with a left shoulder AC joint sprain. He is 7-for-20 with two doubles, two triples, and a stolen base in five games since returning, including a 3-for-5 effort on Tuesday that left him a homer shy of the cycle. Jenkins is batting .308 with four homers, 24 runs, 14 RBI, seven steals, and a .912 OPS across 130 at-bats. Yahoo has him at 5% rostered, and managers in 15-team leagues or those with an NA spot should move now. RotoBaller ranks Jenkins 11th among prospects to stash for 2026 redraft value and projects an August arrival. Minnesota has not promised him a promotion or everyday role, so he is not a mandatory add in standard 12-team leagues. His talent, production, and proximity make him one of the better deep-league stashes available.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Byron Buxton Still Sidelined With Hip Impingement
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park due to a hip injury, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler is making another start in center field for the Twins and will bat seventh versus Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai. Buxton is officially day-to-day with a right-hip impingement, and his next chance to rejoin the starting nine will come in Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees after the Twins are off on Thursday. The Twins and fantasy managers are definitely keeping their fingers crossed that the 32-year-old two-time All-Star won't need a stint on the injured list at the very end of the first half of the season. Buxton has a long injury history in his 11 years in the majors, but he's stayed healthy in 2026 and has been marvelous with a .268/.325/.573 slash line, .898 OPS, 25 home runs, 43 RBI, 56 runs, and seven steals in 73 games played after clubbing a career-high 35 homers and driving in 83 with 24 steals in 126 games in 2025. Check back on Buxton's status on Friday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Byron Buxton Sitting Out With Hip Injury on Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is sitting out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler is starting in center field and will hit seventh for the Twins against Astros right-hander Mike Burrows. Buxton will miss the first two games of the series in Houston after an MRI exam showed a right-hip impingement. For now, we'll consider the All-Star outfielder to be day-to-day. If he doesn't return for Wednesday's series finale against the Astros, Buxton's next chance to play will be in Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees after a scheduled day off on Thursday. The 32-year-old veteran has been money for fantasy managers again in 2026 and has managed to stay healthy, slashing .268/.325/.573 with an .898 OPS, 25 home runs, 43 RBI, 56 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in his 302 at-bats. After setting new career highs with 35 home runs and 83 RBI in 126 games last year, Buxton is on pace to best those numbers if he can stay healthy the rest of the way.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Byron Buxton Day-to-Day With Hip Impingement
An MRI exam on Monday showed that Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is dealing with a right-hip impingement, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Manager Derek Shelton said that Buxton is day-to-day. It explains why Buxton was held out of Monday's series opener in Houston against the Astros. The 32-year-old veteran center fielder doesn't appear to be dealing with a very serious injury, but fantasy managers should not be surprised if he's out for a second straight game in the second game of the series at Daikin Park on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star and 12-year veteran currently leads the American League with 25 home runs in 73 games across 329 plate appearances after clubbing a career-high 35 round-trippers, driving in 83, and stealing 24 bags in 126 games played in 2025. In addition to his 25 homers this year, Buxton has slashed .268/.325/.573 with an .898 OPS, 43 home runs, 56 runs, and seven steals for the Twins. His xBA of .249 and xwOBA of .351 (wOBA of .382) point to regression, but Buxton remains a must-hold in all fantasy formats. Hopefully, his hip injury won't lead him to the injured list just before the All-Star break in July.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Walker Jenkins Worth Stashing as he Makes Return From Injury?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has battled injuries this season, but has still managed to put up nice numbers at Triple-A St. Paul with a .258/.400/.409 line, two homers, and five stolen bases in 93 at-bats. The No. 5 overall pick of the Minnesota Twins in 2023, the 21-year-old is a fantasy-worthy name that requires attention as he continues to make his way back from an AC joint sprain that he suffered in May. At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, Jenkins is a five-tool prospect who has looked the part as he has progressed through the Minnesota system. The unfortunate injury this season, as well as the emergence of names like Austin Martin and Trevor Larnach alongside Byron Buxton in the Minnesota outfield, has made it difficult for Jenkins to make his way to the big leagues. That doesn't make him any less stash-worthy, however, and it looks like the time is approaching for him to make a big league debut and a big fantasy impact. Managers in deeper five-outfielder leagues with open bench spots should consider stashing this five-category producer ahead of his eventual debut in the second half.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Kody Clemens Providing Sneaky Power in Deep Leagues
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Kody Clemens has essentially been an everyday player for the Twins since late April, and although his overall numbers don't jump off the page, he has provided value for fantasy managers in deeper leagues for his power stroke from the left side of the plate. In 68 games and 266 plate appearances this year in his first full season with the Twins, Clemens is slashing .241/.307/.461 with a .767 OPS, 11 home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored, and a career-high six stolen bases. The 30-year-old former third-round pick by the Detroit Tigers in 2018 out of the University of Texas at Austin has cooled off a bit of late, going 6-for-34 (.176) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, three runs, three walks, and eight strikeouts in his last eight games, but he's batting .256 (20-for-78) in 20 June ballgames with five homers, five doubles, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base. As long as he continues to play regularly in Minnesota, Clemens will be on the deep-league radar for his power, and he also provides eligibility at first base, second base, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
