BYRON BUXTON NEWS

Byron Buxton joins Twins, appears ready to play The center fielder sprained his left foot shortly after reporting to camp, but should be good to go.

JULY 25, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton is absolutely worth the injury troubles Byron Buxton has a laundry list of injuries, but his unique talent just can't be left off the field for the Minnesota Twins when healthy. Th...

JULY 24, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Gets start in center field Cave is starting in center field and batting seventh in Friday's Opening Day lineup against the White Sox.

Impact Cave gets the start with Byron Buxton still sidelined with a foot injury. It's odd that Cave is in center field, as last year he typically started in right field with Max Kepler moving to center field when Buxton was out. Either way, Cave looks set for some short-term playing time until Buxton is ready to return to the starting lineup.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Minnesota on opening day

Chicago hosts Minnesota on opening day

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place Odorizzi on injured list with back soreness

The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list to start the season

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids injured list Buxton (foot) is on the 30-man Opening Day roster and has avoided being placed on the injured list to begin the season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Buxton ran and took live swings during a workout Wednesday in St. Paul and was then reported to be headed to Chicago. It's not clear if Buxton will be in the Opening Day lineup or if he'll play in the team's first series against the White Sox, but it's a positive sign that he's not on the 10-day IL to begin the season.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Odorizzi to begin Twins season on IL; Byron Buxton could play opening weekend Manager Rocco Baldelli announced on Wednesday that righthander Jake Odorizzi, slated to be the No. 2 starter in the rotation, will began the...

JULY 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gets time in outfield Gonzalez started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's exhibition loss to the Cubs.

Impact Gonzalez looked set to start at first base when the regular season began when Miguel Sano was out with COVID-19. With Sano back, Gonzalez may begin the season in right field with Byron Buxton working his way back from a foot injury and Max Kepler moving to center field. Either way, Gonzalez should keep his near everyday spot in the lineup again this season while rotating positions based on other player's off days and injuries.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could join team shortly Buxton (foot) could join the Twins in Chicago this weekend for the opening series against the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was running and took live swings during his workout Wednesday, and he appears to be near a full recovery from the left mid-foot sprain he suffered July 13. Buxton doesn't have to be on the Opening Day roster to join the team in Chicago, as he could also be listed as a member of the three-man taxi squad. More information should be available once the Twins officially announce their 30-man roster.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Continued progress with foot Buxton (foot) went through a workout Monday and will face live pitching Tuesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton was able to run but didn't go full speed. It sounds like Buxton has a chance to be in the Opening Day lineup. Buxton suffered a left mid-foot sprain during Monday's intrasquad game and was carted off the field. However, he was back running Saturday.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Buxton runs; Diversity roundtable As the countdown to Opening Day quickly winds down, Byron Buxton inches closer to returning from a left mid-foot sprain that has kept him si...

JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Runs in outfield Saturday Buxton (foot) ran in the outfield Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He looks good. The swelling has not become a real issue. I'm encouraged we're going to see him ou...

Impact Buxton suffered a left mid-foot sprain during Monday's intrasquad game and was carted off the field. It's encouraging that he's running and he has said he plans to be ready on Opening Day. However, he didn't participate in the team's live batting practice, so we'll need to see if he can increase his activities in the next few days.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could win reserve role Blankenhorn could win a reserve spot on the initial expanded 30-man roster, MLB.com reports. He got time at second base in Friday's scrimmage with Luis Arraez leaving with a sore k...

Impact Blankenhorn has been impressive in spring camp and can play multiple positions (third base, corner outfield, second base), so he could make the team as a utility player if several sidelined players (Arraez, Byron Buxton, Willians Astudillo) are not ready for Opening Day.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins pick Berríos to start season opener versus White Sox

José Berríos will start the season opener for the Minnesota Twins

JULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton on OD: 'Nothing's going to stop me' In his mind, Byron Buxton isn't even considering the possibility that he could miss Opening Day due to his left mid-foot sprain. "Opening Da...

JULY 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

As Twins' opener nears, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sanó say... Two key Twins say they'll be ready to go next Friday when the abbreviated 2020 regular season begins.

JULY 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sanó rejoins Twins after clearing virus quarantine

Miguel Sanó has finally joined the Minnesota Twins on the field, after a frustrating wait to be cleared following his quarantine for a positive coronavirus test

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Buxton on foot injury: "Blessed that it wasn't worse" Byron Buxton claimed he'll be ready for Opening Day two days after bruising his left foot and being carted off the field during an intrasqua...

JULY 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Byron Buxton is injured, Joe West is an idiot; apparently some normalcy does exist Some things never change

JULY 15, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM

MLB Summer Camp 2020: Latest Injury News on Anthony Rizzo, Byron Buxton, More Most of the news coming out of MLB summer camp is related to COVID -19 testing and results ( or lack thereof ) with the season just over a w...

JULY 15, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Reds hope search for leadoff hitter ends with Akiyama

The Cincinnati Reds hope their long-running search for a consistent leadoff hitter comes to an end with Shogo Akiyama

JULY 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins say Byron Buxton has foot sprain, is day to day Often-injured center fielder Byron Buxton was carted off the field during an intrasquad scrimmage Monday at Target Field after injuring his...

JULY 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins relieved Buxton's left foot injury just a sprain Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has a sprained left foot but no structural damage, further testing revealed Tuesday following hi...

JULY 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins relieved Buxton's left foot injury just a sprain MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has a sprained left foot but no structural damage, further testing revealed T...

JULY 15, 2020 • BEAUMONTENTERPRISE.COM