Impact Buxton returned to the lineup Thursday against the Royals and went 1-for-4. He'll get a day off Friday while Nick Gordon starts in center field and bats eighth.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
Not starting Friday Buxton isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Twins host the White Sox to begin 3-game series
The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on FridayAPRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Thursday Buxton (knee) is starting at designated hitter and leading off Thursday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact This was a relatively quick return for Buxton, who left last Friday's game with a knee injury that did not involve structural damage. The Twins slotting him in at DH is not surprising, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to center field.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals host the Twins on 3-game home win streak
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Royals bullpen backs up Daniel Lynch in 2-0 win over Twins
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Still not starting Buxton (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Impact Buxton hasn't played since exiting Friday's game against Boston with right knee soreness, but the Twins have remained optimistic about his health. Gilberto Celestino will start in center field and bat ninth Wednesday.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
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Perez 2 HRs, Dozier go-ahead shot lead Royals over Twins 4-3
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Remains sidelined Buxton (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Buxton hasn't played since leaving Friday's game against the Red Sox with right knee soreness. Initial estimates were that he'd miss about a week, and the fact that he's yet to be placed on the injured list suggests he's still on that schedule. Nick Gordon will be the center fielder Tuesday.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals begin 3-game series against the Twins
The Kansas City Royals begin a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on TuesdayAPRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Polanco HR, 4 RBIs; Twins beat Red Sox 8-3 on Patriots' Day
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Twins OF Byron Buxton Optimistic About Knee Injury After an MRI showed no structural issues with Byron Buxton's knee, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said there's optimisism about his...
APRIL 18, 2022 • NESN.COM
'Optimistic' about health Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Buxton is "optimistic" about how he's progressed since suffering a right knee injury in Friday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of...
Impact Buxton will miss his third straight game Monday and seems unlikely to be available for Tuesday's series opener in Kansas City, but the Twins appear to be encouraged that his absence won't extend much longer beyond that. A recent MRI already ruled out any structural damage to his knee, so at this stage, Buxton may just need some extra time for the pain and soreness to subside. Nick Gordon picked up the first two starts in center field sans Buxton, but Gilberto Celestino receive the starting nod Monday while Gordon heads back to the bench.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox play the Twins with 2-1 series lead
The Boston Red Sox bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Sunday Buxton (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Though Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the right knee injury Buxton sustained in Friday's series opener will likely keep the outfielder out for around a week, the Twins have thus far resisted moving the 28-year-old to the injured list. Buxton will remain out Sunday and isn't expected to play in Monday's series finale either, but the Twins plan to have him travel to Kansas City for the team's upcoming series that runs Tuesday through Thursday. Buxton sounds like he could be ready to return to the lineup at some point during the series with the Royals, provided he incurs no setbacks in his recovery from the knee issue. Nick Gordon will spell Buxton in center field Sunday.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Turner on a roll
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Boston Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins Sunday
The Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins on SundayAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Buxton OK
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Verdugo, Bogaerts homer as Red Sox blank Twins 4-0
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Clean MRI encouraging sign for Buxton BOSTON -- Though things appeared concerning for Byron Buxton in the moment, there's reason to believe his right knee injury from Friday's ga...
APRIL 16, 2022 • MLB.COM
Twins: MRI shows no structural damage to Buxton's right knee
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli says an MRI on star Byron Buxton’s right knee didn’t reveal any structural issuesAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Traveling with team to Kansas City Buxton (knee) will travel with the Twins during their upcoming road trip to Kansas City, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Buxton underwent an MRI that didn't reveal any structural damage in his right knee, but he was expected to miss about a week due to the issue. However, manager Rocco Baldelli didn't rule out the possibility of Buxton playing sometime during Minnesota's upcoming series against the Royals, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday. Early reports on the 28-year-old's status have certainly been encouraging, but Gilberto Celestino and Nick Gordon should see increased playing time in Buxton's absence.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No structural damage Buxton (knee) isn't dealing with any structural damage but will likely be forced to miss about a week, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Buxton exited Friday's win over the Red Sox with a sore right knee, and he underwent an MRI that didn't reveal anything too concerning. Per Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Twins don't plan to place Buxton on the injured list, so they seem to be optimistic that he'll be back in action sooner rather than later. Nick Gordon is starting in center field Saturday against Boston, while Gilberto Celestino should also see additional playing time while Buxton is sidelined.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Buxton (knee) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Buxton was removed from Friday's win over Boston due to right knee soreness, and he's undergoing further tests to help determine the severity of the issue. He'll be out of the lineup for at least one game, and his availability off the bench remains to be seen. Nick Gordon will take over in center field and bat seventh.
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