Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) throws a ball to the infield during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Friday, June 28, 2024. Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins is already dealing with an injury

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Mar 1, 2025 1:07 PM ET

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins arrived for Minor League camp last week, but he's already dealing with an injury. According to multiple reports, he suffered a "mild" sprained ankle after jumping for a ball and he's expected to miss 1-2 weeks.

#MNTwins: Walker Jenkins has a mild ankle sprain. Nothing serious. He is just a 1-2 weeks behind. He sprained it jumping for a ball last week.
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) March 1, 2025

The Twins' minor league spring schedule begins on March 12. Jenkins could miss the start of exhibition play, but the injury is not expected to be anything too serious. The Athletic's Dan Hayes reported that "Jenkins said he’s limited to only working out (no baseball activities) as he recovers."

Jenkins's injury comes after Minnesota's other top prospect, Emmanuel Rodriguez, suffered a similar injury last month. We are nearly two weeks away from Opening Day.

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