Minnesota Twins Outfielder Walker Jenkins to Undergo Elbow Surgery
Minnesota Twins rookie outfielder Walker Jenkins is scheduled for arthroscopic elbow surgery to address bone chips and spurs. The procedure is part of his offseason recovery plan, with the team expecting him to be fully ready for the 2027 season.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 30, 2026 —
Minnesota Twins rookie outfielder Walker Jenkins is set to undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery. The procedure is designed to address specific issues identified in his elbow, namely bone chips and spurs. This surgical intervention is a component of his planned offseason recovery strategy.
The team’s medical staff has determined that this surgery is necessary to resolve the condition. Bone chips and spurs in the elbow can cause discomfort and affect an athlete’s performance, necessitating a surgical approach for treatment. While the exact timing of the surgery within the offseason has not been detailed, it is integrated into his broader rehabilitation timeline.
Following the surgery, Walker Jenkins will commence a rehabilitation program. The Minnesota Twins organization anticipates that the recovery process will allow him to be fully prepared to return to play for the 2027 season. Information regarding the specific surgeon or hospital performing the procedure was not provided. Further details on the progression of his recovery are expected to be released by the team as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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