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Minnesota • #25 • CF

Byron Buxton

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Aug 12, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Aug 11, 2024 2 2 2 3 —
Aug 10, 2024 1 0 0 0 —
Aug 9, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Aug 9, 2024 1 0 0 0 —
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TB
Wed, Sep 4
L 9-4
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Thu, Sep 5
W 4-3
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Fri, Sep 6
L 5-0
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Sat, Sep 7
L 4-2
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Sun, Sep 8
L 2-0
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Tue, Sep 10
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Wed, Sep 11
7:10 pm
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Fri, Sep 13
8:10 pm
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Sat, Sep 14
7:10 pm
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Byron Buxton had yet another injury-plagued season, but his decline at the plate and inability to play in the field at all has put his future role with the Twins in doubt. Buxton underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in late September 2022 and didn't play in games until late in spring training. The Twins then announced he would only be used as DH to begin the season. Despite flashes of power at the plate, Buxton underwhelmed by hitting .207/.294/.438 and missing time with calf, knee, back and rib issues (landing on the injured list after getting hit by a pitch). Buxton's knee issue never improved, and he never played in the field outside of one rehab game in the minors. He then landed on the injured list in early August with a hamstring strain and only returned for one plate appearance in the playoffs. After the season, Buxton had surgery on his knee to clean up scarring from his 2022 surgery that led to irritation. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training but it's now a legitimate question whether he'll ever return to his defensive prowess in center field. In the third season of a 10-year, $100 million contract, the Twins will continue to try to find a way to keep him in the lineup.

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Batting Average
2024 257.52.9 54 16 49 18 6 .275
2023 226.52.7 49 17 42 35 9 .207
2022 2863.1 61 28 51 34 6 .224
3y Avg. 2493.2 53 21 42 27 8 .239
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Running without issue

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) said Monday that he's been running without issue for the last few days, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He was also able to do some defensive drills Monday. Buxton had to be pulled off his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul after he felt renewed soreness in his right hip during a game on Sept. 4, but he might he might be ready to test things out in game action again soon. It's not clear whether the Twins would ask him to resume a rehab assignment or consider immediately putting him back onto the active roster. Buxton has been shelved since mid-August.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Experiencing renewed soreness

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    Buxton will be re-evaluated after feeling renewed soreness in his right hip during Wednesday's rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Buxton had been slated for activation from the 10-day injured list Friday following a pair of rehab games, but now his status is up in the air as his hip soreness lingers. The Twins should have more information on the outfielder after he's re-evaluated. Buxton has been sidelined since mid-August.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Beginning rehab assignment

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    Buxton (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports. Buxton will start in center field for the Triple-A club Monday in what will be his first game action since he went on the injured list in mid-August with right hip inflammation. He is slated to play seven innings for St. Paul on Monday and nine innings for the affiliate Wednesday before being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, assuming all goes well.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Could begin rehab assignment soon

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) worked out without any issues Wednesday and a decision on whether to send him on a rehab assignment will be made within the next two days, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Buxton's timetable isn't clear but it sounds like he could begin a rehab assignment this weekend. The Twins have said he may only need to play a rehab game or two. Buxton left a game Aug. 12 due to right hip inflammation and subsequently received a cortisone shot. He's been increasing his activity the past week. Given Buxton's track record of slow recoveries from injuries, however, it wouldn't be surprising if his timetable were pushed back again.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Will require rehab assignment

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    Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Monday that Buxton (hip) is "getting closer" to a rehab assignment but is "not there yet," Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Baldelli added that while Buxton's rehab assignment is expected to be brief, he will require one before being activated from the 10-day injured list. The outfielder hasn't played since Aug. 12 because of right hip inflammation and would seem to be at least a week or so away from rejoining the Twins' lineup.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Not ready to return from IL

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday but is making steady progress, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. It had been reported earlier this week that Buxton could return from the IL on Friday for the series opener versus the Cardinals, but given his track record of slow recoveries from injuries, it's perhaps not surprising that won't happen. The outfielder could be close to a return, however. Austin Martin will continue to fill in for Buxton in center field for the Twins.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Could return Friday

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) could be activated from the 10-day IL on Friday if he feels well after working out this week, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "He has been hitting in the cage, throwing, doing outfield work," Twins head athletic trainer Paparesta said. "Things are going well, progressing along nicely." Buxton left a game Aug. 12 due to right hip inflammation and subsequently received a cortisone shot. It sounds like the Twins will check his status Thursday and Friday before making a decision, and it wouldn't be surprising if they play it safe and delay his return if there's any sign of soreness.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Gets cortisone shot

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    Buxton recently received a cortisone shot in his injured hip, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The outfielder's right hip inflammation appears to have been caused by scar tissue from a similar injury he suffered in 2022, per Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. Buxton should be able to increase his activity level over the next few days. The Twins sound optimistic that he'll be able to return from the IL when first eligible, but Buxton has been slow to return from similar injuries in the past.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Hip issue forces IL stint

    Rotowire
    The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to right hip soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Buxton does not have any structural damage as a result of a hip injury he suffered Monday versus the Royals. However, he's had lingering soreness over the past few days, and the Twins have opted to give him some extra rest. He will be eligible to return Aug. 23 and should have a chance to be back on that date, although more will be known about his status in the coming days. Austin Martin and Manuel Margot will pick up extra playing time while Buxton is sidelined, and the Twins could also use Willi Castro more frequently in center field.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Out again Thursday

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) isn't in the Twins' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers. Buxton will miss his third consecutive start since leaving Monday's game due to a right hip injury. The Twins still haven't decided whether he'll need to spend time on the injured list, though the 30-year-old may be headed for an IL stint if he's unable to play Friday. In the meantime, Austin Martin will get the starting nod in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's series opener.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: IL stint not ruled out

    Rotowire
    Twins manager Rocco Baldelli wouldn't rule out a trip to the injured list for Buxton (hip) when asked about the possibility Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. While Baldelli noted that an MRI on Buxton's hip came back negative, he said the outfielder is still feeling quite sore. Buxton injured the hip during Monday's game versus the Royals and will miss a second straight start Wednesday. An IL stint can be backdated three days, so the Twins might wait until Friday to make a roster decision on Buxton, assuming he hasn't return to action by then.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Out Wednesday with right hip injury

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. Buxton exited the series opener Monday with right hip discomfort and will remain on the bench for the second day in a row as the Twins and Royals wrap up their three-game set. On a positive note, imaging on Buxton's hip returned negative, so the Twins are seemingly viewing him as day-to-day and are hopeful that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. Austin Martin will cover center field Wednesday in Buxton's stead.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: MRI results negative

    Rotowire
    Imaging on Buxton's right hip came back negative Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Right hip discomfort forced Buxton to come out of Monday's game early, though it seems he'll be able to avoid an extended absence. He'll get a day off Tuesday in order to recover while Manuel Margot starts in center field.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. The 30-year-old was lifted from Monday's contest due to right hip discomfort and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Manuel Margot will receive a start in center field Tuesday while Buxton sits.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Goes yard twice in loss

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    Buxton went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Guardians. Buxton opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning and added a two-run homer in the eighth, but the Twins weren't able to generate any other runs. The outfielder has four homers over his last eight games, going 7-for-24 (.292) in that span. For the year, he's up to .278/.337/.533 slash line with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 54 runs scored and six stolen bases across 89 contests. He's four games shy of earning his highest number of games played in seven years.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: On bench for nightcap

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    Buxton is out of the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians. After missing three games due to back stiffness, Buxton returned for Friday's matinee, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk during the Twins' 4-2 victory. Minnesota won't push it with the 30-year-old, instead starting Manuel Margot in center field for the nightcap.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Returning to lineup

    Rotowire
    Buxton (back) will start in center field and bat second in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians. Buxton sat out three contests with lower-back stiffness but is feeling well enough to give it a go in the first game of a twin bill. The 30-year-old has clubbed five home runs in 13 contests since the All-Star break.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting again Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Buxton (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. He'll stick on the bench for the third game in a row while he contends with lower-back stiffness, which stems from a collision with the outfield wall in Sunday's win over the White Sox. The Twins are off Thursday, so the team is seemingly hopeful that a full four days of rest will be enough for Buxton to move past the back issue before it opens a four-game series with the Guardians with a doubleheader Friday.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Battling back stiffness

    Rotowire
    Manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton, who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, is dealing with lower-back stiffness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. The Twins announced that Buxton was medically cleared after being removed from Sunday's game following a collision with the outfield wall, but the back stiffness is keeping him out of the lineup Tuesday for the second straight day. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old is ready to go for Wednesday's series finale in Chicago, though Baldelli expressed confidence Buxton will be available for Friday's doubleheader versus Cleveland.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Still out of lineup Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Buxton (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. The 30-year-old departed Sunday's contest after colliding with the center-field wall and will sit Tuesday for the second straight game. The Twins labeled Buxton's removal Sunday as precautionary and announced he had been medically cleared, but two straight absences seem to indicate otherwise. Austin Martin will receive a start in center field Tuesday for Minnesota.
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