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Twins: Walker Jenkins suffers shoulder sprain; no update yet on Joe Ryan
TL;DR
Walker Jenkins of the Twins has a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall. There is no update yet on Joe Ryan, who left his last start with elbow soreness.
Key points
- Walker Jenkins suffered a shoulder injury
- He crashed into the outfield wall
- Jenkins has a Grade 2 AC joint sprain
- Joe Ryan left his start with elbow soreness
- No update on Joe Ryan's condition yet
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The Twins did not have an update Monday on the status of starting pitcher Joe Ryan, who left his Sunday start in the first inning with elbow soreness. But they did provide word on top prospect Walker Jenkins, who suffered a shoulder injury.
Jenkins crashed into the outfield wall while making a catch Sunday in St. Paul and suffered a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. The 21-year-old outfielder will be re-evaluated in 10 days to further determine a timeline for recovery.
Among baseballâs top prospects, Jenkins was hitting .256 with a .785 OPS and a pair of home runs in 25 games this season at Triple-A.
As for Ryan, he did travel with the team to Washington D.C. on Monday and the Twins expect to have an update on him ahead of their series with the Washington Nationals, which begins on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. CT.
Buxton, Varland honored
Byron Buxton was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday after hitting .345 with five home runs, nine runs scored and seven RBIs last week. Buxton had a .406 on-base percentage and a .897 slugging percentage in seven games.
Also on Monday, Minnesota native Louie Varland was named the American League Reliever of the Month. Varland had a 0.56 ERA (one earned run in 16 innings pitched) and was 4 for 4 in save opportunities.
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The entire Twins traveling party sported Minnesota Wild jerseys for their flight to D.C. on Monday to show their support as the Wild take on the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
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Q&A
What is the status of Walker Jenkins' shoulder injury?
Walker Jenkins suffered a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
When will Joe Ryan be evaluated for his elbow soreness?
The Twins have not provided an update on Joe Ryan's status after he left his start with elbow soreness.
What were Walker Jenkins' stats before his injury?
Before his injury, Walker Jenkins was hitting .256 with a .785 OPS and two home runs in 25 games at Triple-A.