Twins play the Red Sox leading series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins meet the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series leadAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
Byron Buxton suffers a right knee injury, the latest setback for the Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton left the Minnesota Twins’ 8-4 victory against the Boston Red Sox on Friday with a right knee injury and will get an MRI.
APRIL 16, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Byron Buxton leaves Twins' victory in Boston because of right knee soreness BOSTON — Byron Buxton appeared in his 500th game with the Twins on Friday. Perhaps out of habit, the Twins fear it might be awhile before he...
APRIL 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
LEADING OFF: Buxton's bad injury luck, Mets' COVID issues
The Twins are hoping for good news on Byron Buxton after he injured his knee Friday and was sent for an MRIAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After Byron Buxton's early exit, Twins show their resolve in Boston The center field injured himself on the first play of Friday's game against the Red Sox after tweaking his knee on a slide into second.
APRIL 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Twins' Buxton leaves game with knee issue, to get MRI
Twins star Byron Buxton left Minnesota’s 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with a right knee injury and will get an MRIAPRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes MRI Buxton and the Twins are waiting on the results of an MRI on his sore right knee, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Buxton is already dealing with his first injury of the season after hurting his right knee while sliding into second base in the first inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox. For now, he's only been diagnosed with knee soreness, but it's possible the MRI reveals a more significant issue.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan strong, Twins' bats heat up in Boston's Fenway opener
Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer, rookie Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 8-4 in Boston’s home openerAPRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins Star Byron Buxton Leaves Game After Awkward Slide The star center fielder slapped the ground before exiting the game due to knee soreness.
APRIL 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Managing knee soreness Buxton was diagnosed with right knee soreness after leaving Friday's game at Boston, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Buxton suffered the injury while sliding into second base on a double during the first inning, and he was able to leave the field under his own power. The 28-year-old continues to be evaluated, and the Twins could provide additional updates following Friday's contest.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' Byron Buxton leaves game with injury Buxton, who slapped the ground as he finished his slide, was able to walk off the field under his own power but was replaced by a pinch runn...
APRIL 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Leaves with injury Buxton exited Friday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 28-year-old led off the game with a shallow pop fly that the Red Sox mishandled, and he appeared to injure himself while sliding into second base with a double. He walked off the field under his own power and the specifics of the issue remain unclear, but any injury is a significant development for Buxton given his problems staying healthy throughout his career.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw pulled after 7 with perfect game; Dodgers top Twins
Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through seven innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his season debut before being pulledAPRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues standout play Buxton went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's win over Seattle.
Impact Buxton once again worked as a catalyst atop Minnesota's lineup, scoring the team's first two runs and knocking his first two doubles of the campaign. The talented outfielder also swiped his first base of the season and worked his first walk. Buxton now has five hits on the campaign, each of which has gone for extra bases (three homers, two doubles). His 1.067 slugging percentage ranks second in the majors in the early going.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton, Bundy lift Twins to 4-0 win, split with Mariners
Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez each had three hits and Dylan Bundy earned his first win in a Twins uniform as Minnesota won its series finale against the Seattle Mariners by a 4-0 fi...APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodón, Devers, Buxton, Stanton highlight MLB opening weekend
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Hits two more home runs Buxton went 2-for-5 with two home runs in Sunday's win over Seattle. He's 3-for-13 with three home runs in three games this season.
Impact Buxton hit a home run in three consecutive at-bats over two games. Buxton tore up Grapefruit League pitching with a remarkable .469/.514/1.094 batting line and hasn't slowed down since. He has a 1.308 OPS through three games.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez slam leads Twins in 6-homer surge to beat Mariners
Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam into the third deck and Carlos Correa launched his first homer for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 victory over the Seattle MarinersAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in loss Buxton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 4-3 loss against Seattle.
Impact Buxton gave the Twins the lead with his eighth-inning blast off Andres Munoz. After signing a seven-year, $100 million extension in the offseason, Buxton tore up Grapefruit League pitching with a remarkable .469/.514/1.094 batting line. The 28-year-old had a career-high 19 home runs in only 61 games in 2021 and, if healthy, should continue to provide significant power at the top of the Minnesota lineup.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners come back after Buxton homer, beat Twins 4-3
Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins rally in eighth inning, then cave in ninth in 4-3 loss to Mariners Byron Buxton's titanic homer briefly energized the Target Field crowd, but Tyler Duffey couldn't hold the lead one inning later.
APRIL 9, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cy Young winner Ray sharp in Mariners debut, tops Twins 2-1
Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray tossed seven impressive innings in his Seattle debut, Mitch Haniger homered and the Mariners opened with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota T...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Byron Buxton at 'peace' on Opening Day, now hopeful for good health After signing a new seven-year contract in the offseason, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is ready to do some damage.
APRIL 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Weather pushes Twins season opener back one day, to Friday Byron Buxton, for one, isn't bothered by the cold
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