Byron Buxton is back in the Minnesota Twins lineup… for now. Sunday will be his second-straight day in center field, if he’s written into it again. But at this point, Twins’ fans are just waiting for the next time his knee acts up and he is forced back to the injured list yet again.
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned utility player Austin Martin to Triple-A Saint Paul.
The Minnesota Twins have been without Byron Buxton since May 2 when he was placed on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. He pulled up following a steal attempt against the Boston Red Sox and the worst was definitely feared.
Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton were expected to be critical contributors to the Twins roster this season. So, when can fans expect them (and other key players) to return from the injured list?
The Minnesota Twins are in third place in the American League Central with a 24-17 record as of this story’s writing. They are currently two games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians.
The Minnesota Twins will try to continue their hot streak on Tuesday, after a Monday off to rest their rally sausage. Unfortunately, Byron Buxton will not be in the lineup, as he continues to work his way back from his latest knee injury.
While the magic of the Rally Sausage has seemingly made the Twins unstoppable, plenty of injury concerns remain.
The Minnesota Twins placed two key players on the injured list Friday, sending outfielder Byron Buxton to the 10-day IL and right-handed reliever Brock Stewart to the 15-day IL.
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is heading to the injured list with a knee concern. Buxton has consistently struggled to stay healthy throughout his MLB career.
Twins fans are bracing for bad news after Byron Buxton exited Thursday's game against the White Sox with right knee soreness. Knee soreness for any regular player wouldn't sound alarm bells, but with Buxton, whose right knee has been problematic in his career, it's cause for concern.
Bailey Ober was on the mound and the Twins were on the rampage. On a day made a bit less giddy by the disruption of service for many would-be TV viewers and by an injury to Byron Buxton, the team kept the good vibes going, anyway.
MLB umpire Rob Drake tried to hustle an injured Byron Buxton off the field.
The Minnesota Twins have gotten off to a rather disappointing start this season. That is thanks in large part to the sheer number of injuries the team has suffered to key players.
Every Monday throughout the 2024 MLB season, Yardbarker will unveil a comprehensive list devoted to a baseball-related topic. This week, we're ranking the top five most notable hitters who must rebound from slow starts.
Byron Buxton nearly got reverse-Randall Simon’d on Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota Twins outfielder Buxton narrowly escaped disaster during [checks notes] the Milwaukee Brewers’ famous Sausage Race at American Family Field.
The Twins nearly lost him to a bratwurst in Milwaukee.
Byron Buxton has always been held back by his injuries, but one of his Twins teammates is not shying away from comparing him to a generational player.
The Minnesota Twins may be even more ecstatic than Buxton that he's finally healthy.
Buxton, 30, was limited to DH-only duties during the 2023 campaign as he battled knee issues before ultimately undergoing knee surgery in October.
Minnesota Twins standout Byron Buxton said at a fan function that he will be playing center field once more this coming season. Whether his body can hold up to the rigors of the position, however, is an open question.
He hasn’t played in an MLB game since he was placed on the injured list on Aug. 4.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!