BYRON BUXTON NEWS

Twins expect Buxton to return in '23 after cortisone shot MINNEAPOLIS -- Time is starting to run short for the Twins to build Byron Buxton back up from his latest knee issue into game action -- but...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets cortisone injection in knee Buxton was given a cortisone injection in his injured right knee Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buxton was pulled off a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul early last week due to a flareup of the patella tendinitis in his knee. Simply resting wasn't doing the trick, so the decision was made to give him a cortisone injection in hopes that it will speed along the healing process. The Twins remain hopeful that Buxton will be able to get into some rehab games and return before the end of the regular season, although there's no timetable at this point for either of those things.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Meeting Friday to talk next steps Buxton (knee/hamstring) will meet with members of the Twins' front office and medical staff Friday to discuss the next steps in his recovery, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis S...

Impact Buxton initially went on the 10-day injured list in early August with a strained right hamstring, but it was a flareup of the patella tendinitis in his right knee which caused him to pause his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul earlier this week. The team has said Buxton didn't suffer a new injury and it's something that was somewhat expected as he attempted to play center field for the first time this year. That said, when he might re-start a rehab assignment and whether the plan is still to try him in center field isn't clear. It sounds like more clarity should be available after Friday's meeting.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton, Twins leaders to meet to discuss health, future Byron Buxton, out since Aug. 1 with hamstring and knee injuries, did not travel with the Saints and instead will stay in Minnesota to meet w...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Takes pause in rehab assignment Buxton (knee) will not accompany the St. Paul Saints on their upcoming six-game road trip as his rehab stint at Triple-A will be paused after a flareup of patella tendinitis in his...

Impact The Twins haven't ruled out Buxton from returning this season or playing in center field, but time is running out as he'll likely need to play a few rehab games if his knee improves. Buxton played the first game of a rehab assignment Wednesday in center field, took Thursday off and then left Friday's game after two at-bats while serving as a designated hitter. It's not clear when he may play another rehab game, but the Twins apparently don't believe that he's dealing with a serious setback. Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring and has served exclusively as a designated hitter in the majors this season due to limitations related to his September 2022 right knee surgery.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee issue not major setback Buxton has been diagnosed with a flareup of patella tendinitis in his right knee after leaving Friday's rehab game for Triple-A St. Paul, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He...

Impact Buxton played the first game of a rehab assignment Wednesday in center field, took Thursday off and then left Friday's game after two at-bats while playing DH. It's not clear when he may play another rehab game. The Twins had been hoping he could return and play center field on a semi-regular basis in September. Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring and has served exclusively as a designated hitter in the majors this season due to limitations related to his September 2022 right knee surgery.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins say Byron Buxton's knee flare-up was expected, will pursue day-to-day treatment Manager Rocco Baldelli said Byron Buxton is just getting used to game speed after time off with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Exits with knee injury Buxton experienced soreness in the patella tendon of his right knee while playing for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday as DH, and was removed from the game after two at-bats, Phil Mille...

Impact Buxton played the first game of his rehab assignment on Wednesday, which was his first game in center field this year. He then had an off day Thursday. This sounds like a setback which could put his return from the injured list in doubt. The Twins had been hopeful he could return and play center field on a semi regular basis in September. Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring. He served exclusively as a designated hitter before the rehab assignment due to limitations related to his September 2022 right knee surgery.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays center field at Triple-A Buxton (hamstring) started in center field Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with two walks at Triple-A St. Paul. He played seven innings. It was the first time Buxton has played in the f...

Impact Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring. It's not clear how long his rehab assignment will last, but he could be activated in early September. Once activated, the 29-year-old looks like he'll get the chance to play his first innings in the field with the big club in 2023 after serving exclusively as a designated hitter prior to landing on the IL on Aug. 4.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton returns to center field during rehab assignment with Saints He only recorded one out in the field while playing the position for the first time at any level since Aug. 22, 2022.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' Byron Buxton to return to center field on rehab assignment with Saints Byron Buxton is expected to play center field for about seven innings Wednesday as he begins a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Beginning assignment Wednesday Buxton (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring, and he's now set to begin the final stage of his rehab process. There's no official word on how long Buxton will remain in the minors, but an early-September return is expected.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton, spending some time in the outfield, eyes rehab assignment Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is going to see how the next few days go, but Byron Buxton should be heading to St. Paul very soon.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Closing in on rehab assignment Buxton (hamstring) will run the bases Monday and take live at-bats Tuesday before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buxton doesn't look as though he's on pace to return from the 10-day injured list when the Twins' roster expands from 26 to 28 men Friday, but he could be activated soon after that if he's able to head out on a rehab assignment this weekend. According to Hayes, the Twins are still planning on having Buxton log some time in center field during his time in the minors. Once activated, the 29-year-old looks like he'll get the chance to play his first innings in the field with the big club in 2023 after serving exclusively as a designated hitter prior to landing on the IL on Aug. 4.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton to get reps in center field during rehab assignment MINNEAPOLIS -- As Byron Buxton’s condition improves and the Twins begin to think about what a rehab assignment could look like, they already...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Still lacks clear return timeline Buxton (hamstring) was spotted shagging fly balls in center field Friday in Arlington but he remains without a clear timeline to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Bobby Nighte...

Impact Buxton has been on the shelf since Aug. 4 with a right hamstring strain. The Twins still anticipate Buxton making his return from the 10-day injured list at some point in September, but until he reaches the point in his recovery program where he's ready for a rehab assignment, a target date for his activation won't be available. Buxton has served exclusively as a designated hitter this season, but the fact that he was seen shagging fly balls Friday adds credence to the notion that the Twins are planning on having him make at least a handful of starts in center field once he's activated.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outfield return possible Buxton (hamstring) could play center field after his return from the injured list, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Buxton has exclusively served as the Twins' designated hitter this season in an effort to keep him healthy, but it's hard to call the plan a success. Even with the extreme caution, he's still hit the injured list twice, though as long as he returns in time to appear in eight more games, he will have reached the second-highest mark (93) of his career. His numbers at the plate (.207/.294/.438) have taken a considerable hit, however, which may or may not be linked with his role change. The Twins have yet to officially announce that he will indeed start outfield work as part of his rehab, but manager Rocco Baldelli did say Saturday that the team was having conversations about the idea.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Buxton could return to the outfield 'on occasion' upon his return from the injured list

Byron Buxton could play in the outfield “on occasion” when he returns from the injured list, after making all of his starts for Minnesota this season at designated hitter in an eff...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Buxton likely out of the Twins lineup until September Byron Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 because of a right hamstring strain. He's throwing, hitting and taking ground balls b...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Planned for rehab assignment Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Buxton (hamstring) is getting better but will need to go on a rehab assignment before returning, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer...

Impact Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with right hamstring tightness. Although his return doesn't seem to be imminent, it's a good sign to hear that he's trending upward. A clearer timeline for Buxton's activation will likely come once he begins his assignment, but a late-August return is certainly possible.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Twins put Buxton on the injured list with a hamstring strain; Luplow claimed off waivers

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place Byron Buxton on 10-day IL The Minnesota Twins placed designated hitter Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Friday (retroactive to Wednesday) with a right hamst...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Byron Buxton heads to 10-day IL (right hamstring) The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they have placed designated hitter Byron Buxton on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to Augu...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Shut down two weeks Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said Friday that Buxton (hamstring) will be shut down for the next two weeks, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to nagging tightness in his right hamstring that has since been diagnosed as a muscle strain. The team will see how he responds to the two-week shutdown period before attempting to map out a timetable for his return. Matt Wallner is serving as Minnesota's designated hitter Friday night against the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE