BYRON BUXTON NEWS

Aaron Gleeman: Byron Buxton (hip) said he feels "100 percent"... - The Athletic Byron Buxton (hip) said he feels "100 percent" healthy after going 2-for-3 with a triple last night in first rehab game, but he still needs...

JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Requires more rehab Buxton (hip) feels completely healthy but wants more rehab at-bats before being activated, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buxton is batting second and starting in center Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul, his first appearance in the field since since suffering the injury in early May. He's expected to between five and seven innings. Despite his flashy box score (2-for-3 with a triple), the 27-year-old wasn't entirely confident in his at-bats Tuesday and wants to make further strides before returning to the Twins.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from "embarrassing play," Refsnyder immediately suffers another injury Will Twins be tempted to cut Byron Buxton's rehab short?

JUNE 9, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Byron Buxton needs to stay healthy rest of season for big contract he wants Byron Buxton needs to stay healthy the rest of this season for a big contract

JUNE 9, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins

Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees take 4-game skid into matchup with Twins

New York will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Yankees take on Minnesota

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Gleeman: Byron Buxton (hip) has been cleared to begin a... - The Athletic Byron Buxton (hip) has been cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A St. Paul. Buxton hasn't played in a month,...

JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Begins rehab stint Tuesday Buxton (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact The 27-year-old recently resumed running at 100 percent with no issues, clearing the way for him to begin the final stage of his rehab program. Buxton has been on the shelf with a strained right hip for the past month, but he could be reinstated from the injured list for the upcoming weekend series against the Astros, which starts Friday, if all goes well during the rehab assignment.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A month after injury, Byron Buxton nears rehab assignment KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A day after Byron Buxton suffered a Grade 2 strain of his right hip, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the speedy center...

JUNE 6, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Rehab assignment coming soon Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Buxton (hip) is in line to begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Buxton has been out since May 6 with a hip strain. He was able to resume baseball activities in mid-May and is now on the brink of beginning a rehab assignment. Assuming he's able to begin that rehab assignment this coming week as planned, the outfielder should line up to return to Minnesota's lineup at some point in mid-June.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober scheduled to start for Minnesota against Kansas City

The Royals will roll out Brady Singer to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Bailey Ober the start

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota takes 4-game skid into matchup with Kansas City

Minnesota is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Kansas City

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins look to end 3-game slide against Royals

Minnesota is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Kansas City

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Royals are expected to send Kris Bubic to the mound Thursday and the Twins will give J.A

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dobnak scheduled to start for Minnesota against Baltimore

The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Wednesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes sprinting Buxton (hip) has been sprinting while running the bases recently, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buxton had recently dealt with issues decelerating, but it's encouraging to see him ramping up his intensity recently. His running Tuesday went well, but the team wants to see how he responds in the near future. If all goes well, the 27-year-old could be nearing a rehab assignment.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits Baltimore, looks to build on Berrios' strong showing

Minnesota looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Jose Berrios

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10

Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Oriol...

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles look to end 13-game slide against Twins

Baltimore is looking to break its 13-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: OF depth tested; Maeda has sore arm MINNEAPOLIS -- Here's where the Twins' center-field depth stands at the moment: Rob Refsnyder. That's it. The Twins placed Max Kepler on the...

MAY 31, 2021 • MLB.COM

Keller expected to start for the Royals against Twins

The Royals will start Brad Keller on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ expected to start for the Twins against the Royals

The Royals will start Ervin Santana on Saturday and the Twins are expected to counter with J.A

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrifield, Bubic lead Royals over Twins 8-3

Whit Merrifield had two hits and three RBIs, Kris Bubic had another strong start and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic, Royals to take on Dobnak, Twins

The Twins will send Randy Dobnak to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inbox: As Twins heat up, who's safe in OF? MINNEAPOLIS -- Well, one thing's for sure: This first Twins inbox of the regular season almost certainly carried a much different tone than...

MAY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM