Scouting Report: Steele Walker
Chicago Cubs | CF
Overall
Summary
Walker Jenkins, Minnesota Twins' top prospect (No. 12 ranked), suffered a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder on May 3, 2026, after colliding with the right-center field wall while making a game-saving catch. The Twins announced a 10-day shutdown with re-evaluation, though typical recovery for Grade 2 AC sprains ranges 3-6 weeks. This marks the second injury of the season for Jenkins, who previously dealt with a hamstring injury in spring training. When healthy, Jenkins has shown strong offensive production, hitting .256/.396/.389 with 111 plate appearances at Triple-A St. Paul, including an impressive recent stretch against Iowa (8-for-18 with 4 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 6 runs, 4 walks).
Strengths
- Strong offensive upside when healthy
- Impressive recent hitting stretch (8-for-18 with 4 doubles, 1 HR vs Iowa)
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