JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
Buxton not closer to playing CF, will stay in DH role MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins have been very, very consistent about one thing since they made the decision to use Byron Buxton as their full-time...
Byron Buxton in center field? 'He physically can't,' Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said “It’s something that’s been beyond pondered and we know the answer,” Baldelli said Tuesday.
JUNE 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Not nearing return to outfield Twins manager Rocco Baldelli acknowledged Tuesday that Buxton (knee) is still unable to play the outfield, Patrick Borzi of MinnPost.com reports.
Impact Buxton still has limitations related to his September 2022 right knee surgery and will continue to get his playing time out of the DH role, possibly for the remainder of the 2023 season. Baldelli told reporters that the condition of the knee hasn't worsened but also hasn't improved. Buxton, 29, is 1-for-34 (.029) with 17 strikeouts over his last 10 games and his season OPS has fallen to .715.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' offense waiting for Buxton to find his timing MINNEAPOLIS -- During that brief glimmer of a surge last week when Carlos Correa found his stroke again, the offense started putting up more...
JUNE 20, 2023 • MLB.COM
Twins' Byron Buxton feels fine after ribs rehab, but hits aren't coming After taking a pitch to the ribs and missing 11 games, the Twins designated hitter is 0-for-13 with eight strikeouts since returning to the...
JUNE 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Designated hitter Byron Buxton gets a day off, sort of Buxton was called on to pinch hit in the eighth inning with the bases loaded but struck out looking.
JUNE 18, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Takes seat Sunday Buxton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Buxton is 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts in three games since he returned from the injured list Thursday, so he'll receive a breather for the series finale versus Detroit. Edouard Julien will serve as the designated hitter while Kyle Farmer receives the start at second base Sunday.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins reinstate OF Byron Buxton from injured list The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Thursday
JUNE 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Twins bring Byron Buxton back from injured list after hit by pitch that bruised rib
The Minnesota Twins reinstated designated hitter Byron Buxton from the injured list before their game against DetroitJUNE 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins activate Byron Buxton, option Trevor Larnach Buxton has missed the past 11 games since being hit in the ribs by a pitch.
JUNE 15, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Returns from injured list Buxton was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Buxton wound up being sidelined a few days past the minimum 10-day stay on the IL with a left rib contusion, but he's ready to go now for the Twins' four-game weekend series against the Tigers. The 29-year-old had been in a 2-for-22 rut at the plate before being injured when he took a Tanner Bibbee pitch to the ribs back on June 1.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out a couple more days Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Buxton (rib) will remain on the injured list for a couple more days, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Buxton was eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday night's series opener against the Brewers, but the Twins want him to do a bit more side work as he recovers from a left rib contusion. There has been a carousel at DH in his ongoing absence from Minnesota's lineup.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Byron Buxton goes on injured list as Twins activate Trevor Larnach for Tampa Bay series Buxton has bruised ribs after being hit by a pitch Thursday. Larnach was on the injured list after a bout with pneumonia.
JUNE 7, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins put Buxton on IL with bruised rib, Correa returns to lineup
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left ribJUNE 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins place OF Byron Buxton (rib) on injured list The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left rib contusion
JUNE 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
HBP sends Buxton to IL with rib contusion ST. PETERSBURG -- The Twins’ plan to keep Byron Buxton healthier by limiting him to designated hitter had been paying off -- but once again,...
JUNE 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Placed on 10-day IL The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left rib contusion retroactive to Saturday.
Impact Buxton hasn't played since taking a pitch to the ribs Thursday, and the Twins have now decided to shelf Buxton for at least another week. His move to the injured list opens a spot for Trevor Larnach (illness) to return from the 10-day IL.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins mailbag: Max Kepler's dots, Byron Buxton in center field and more Plus where Royce Lewis and Austin Martin fit best, what to do with a struggling Jorge López and why Bane should be a Twins fan.
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sitting again Sunday Buxton (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup versus the Guardians on Sunday.
Impact Both Buxton and Carlos Correa (heel) will not be in the starting lineup against the Guardians for the finale of the three-game set. Buxton avoided a fracture after being hit by a pitch Thursday, but he'll miss a third straight game while recovering from the injury. Royce Lewis is the designated hitter for Sunday's contest against Triston McKenzie and the Guardians.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent as expected Buxton (ribs) will sit as expected Saturday against the Guardians.
Impact Buxton avoided a fractured rib after getting hit by a pitch Thursday but was nonetheless expected to miss multiple games. He'll miss his second in a row Saturday, with Ryan Jeffers serving as the designated hitter.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' Byron Buxton bruised but nothing broken after painful plunking Byron Buxton was not able to dodge the fastball that caught him square in the ribs during Thursday’s game, but a day later he feels as thoug...
JUNE 3, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Twins without Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa for Friday's game against Guardians Both players left Thursday's victory against Cleveland. Max Kepler returns after being taken out Thursday because of a migraine.
JUNE 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Out for multiple days Buxton (ribs) will likely miss multiple games, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact The good news is that Buxton's ribs aren't broken after getting hit by a pitch in Thursday's contest, but he is still in a lot of pain. Alex Kirilloff will serve as Minnesota's designated hitter Friday, moving Joey Gallo into left field and Donovan Solano in as the Twins' first baseman.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pulled after HBP Buxton was lifted from Thursday's game against Cleveland after getting hit in the ribs by a pitch, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton had been playing at less than 100 percent due to lingering knee problems, and now Buxton could be facing another injury to his ribs. The team will likely provide an update on Buxton after Thursday's game, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Buxton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Houston.
Impact Buxton also didn't start the series opener, so it's a little odd if this is just another day off. The Twins are going with Joey Gallo at designated hitter against Hunter Brown.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
