Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
Twins star Byron Buxton’s hip injury sidelines him for 10 days and the All-Star Game
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The brief
Byron Buxton, the Minnesota Twins’ center fielder, left Sunday’s game against the Yankees early after an awkward slide aggravated a lingering hip injury. The team placed him on the 10-day injured list, confirming he will miss the upcoming All-Star Game.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, MLB.com, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the injury’s timing—just days before the All-Star break—and its impact on the Twins’ lineup. The Star Tribune notes Buxton’s absence will also affect his participation in the midseason showcase.
Next steps include monitoring Buxton’s recovery timeline and whether the injury could escalate into a longer-term setback. The Twins’ depth at center field and potential roster adjustments may draw attention in the coming days.
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Quick answers
How long will Buxton be out?
Buxton is on the 10-day injured list, but coverage does not yet specify if further extensions are likely.
Will this affect the Twins’ playoff chances?
Coverage does not yet address long-term implications for the team’s postseason prospects.
Is Buxton’s injury related to a previous issue?
Reports describe it as a ‘lingering’ hip injury, suggesting it may be connected to prior discomfort.
Coverage (5)
- Twins star Byron Buxton leaves win over Yankees early with hip injury after awkward slide Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Twins center fielder Byron Buxton headed to injured list, will miss All-Star Game Star Tribune · 2h ago
- Twins put Byron Buxton on 10-day IL with lingering hip injury ESPN · 2h ago
- Buxton (hip) headed to IL, will miss All-Star Game (source) MLB.com · 2h ago
- Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List MLB Trade Rumors · 2h ago
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