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In Minneapolis, the Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins as Byron Buxton's status remains uncertain. Jenkins is one of the most talked-about young outfielders in the game, and if Buxton misses time, Minnesota is betting this kid can step in and hold his own down the stretch.
Meanwhile in Houston, the Astros are bringing back a familiar voice in the pitching room. Brent Strom, who spent years building that staff into a powerhouse, is returning as a consultant after a five-year absence. Houston's rotation has been struggling badly, and the front office clearly believes Strom's veteran presence could be exactly the reset this group needs before the season slips away.
And in Atlanta, Bijan Robinson is getting the kind of honor that hits differently. His high school alma mater, Salpointe Catholic in Arizona, is retiring his number after a career that saw him rush for over seven thousand yards and score one hundred fourteen touchdowns. From Tucson to Texas to the NFL's elite, Robinson's arc has been something else entirely.
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