AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
Twins struggle with runners in scoring position in loss to Rangers in 10 innings Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton continued their season-long struggles with runners in scoring position.
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Homers, swipes bag Buxton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in a 4-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday.
Impact Buxton provided all of Minnesota's offense with a two-run shot off Los Angeles' starter Tucker Davidson in the first inning and added a single and stolen base in the sixth for his second two-hit game in his last four. During the span, he's batted 5-for-17 with two home runs and two stolen bases. Buxton started at DH after appearing in center field during the last two contests but is most likely feeling healthier after logging a theft for the second straight game.
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Logs fourth steal Buxton went 0-for-5 with a stolen base, a hit-by-pitch and three strikeouts in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.
Impact Buxton didn't get much going at the plate Saturday, but he was able to generate a little value in his one trip on base. The steal was his fourth of the year and his second in his last nine games, a span in which he's hit just .233 (7-for-30). Buxton has started each of the last two contests in center field, though he may be due for a rest soon as the Twins continue to manage the oft-injured outfielder's workload. He's slashing .219/.300/.537 with 27 home runs, 49 RBI and 58 runs scored through 85 games this season.
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On bench Wednesday Buxton isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact Buxton will take a seat for the third time in the last five matchups after he went 3-for-9 with a homer, a double, three RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games. Nick Gordon is shifting to center field while Jake Cave starts in left.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Crushes two-run homer Buxton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 10-3 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Impact Buxton singled in the sixth inning and took reliever Phil Bickford deep to left in the eighth for his fourth long ball of the second half. The successful game improved his slash line to .222/.301/.549, though the bigger story is that the 28-year-old started again at DH despite two straight off days. Minnesota is taking a cautious approach with their injury-prone star even as Buxton (undisclosed) hasn't played the field since July 31 aside from one inning Sunday.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes seat Sunday Buxton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Even though he received the day off in Friday's 6-5 win and served as a designated hitter in Saturday's 7-3 victory, Buxton will get another breather for the series finale. The Twins haven't indicated Buxton is still experiencing any lingering body soreness after he missed two straight games earlier in the week, so his absence from the lineup Sunday could simply be a precaution. Luis Arraez will serve as the Twins' DH on Sunday, while Gilberto Celestino gets a start in center field.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday Buxton is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
Impact It seems that Buxton hasn't been 100 percent healthy since early in the season, and the Twins' approach has been to give him strategic rest days to manage his persistent lower-body issues. He is hitting .197/.281/.478 with 17 home runs and two steals in his last 62 games. Mark Contreras is starting in center field and batting eighth.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to lineup Buxton (undisclosed) is starting Wednesday against Detroit.
Impact Buxton was on the bench for the last two games due to some apparent soreness, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off Wednesday. Over his last five matchups, the 28-year-old has gone 5-for-18 with three home runs, a double, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins and Tigers meet in series rubber match
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Out again Tuesday Buxton (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact The Twins were hoping to get Buxton back Tuesday, but he will open on the bench for a second straight day. Nick Gordon will get the nod in center field in Buxton's place.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Not 100 percent Buxton, according to manager Rocco Baldelli, "was not going to be able to play (Monday)" due to some apparent soreness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Baldelli indicated that Buxton could have made things worse by taking the field Monday, so he was held out of the game altogether. Baldelli is hoping that will be the extent of the absence, but Buxton will likely enter Tuesday less than 100 percent.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
