Byron Buxton

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Byron Buxton Delivers RBI Single In First Rehab Appearance

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in his first game back on his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Buxton initially began his rehab assignment in late August, but was pulled off after tweaking his knee. It is likely that Minnesota will give the oft-injured outfielder plenty of time to get into game shape, as they have essentially clinched their division. The hope is that Buxton can make it back before the end of the season to get a few games in before the playoffs start, but fantasy managers shouldn't count on much the rest of the way.

Sep 22 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and serve as the DH for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. St. Paul's season comes to an end this Sunday, so Buxton will have a limited amount of time to play in rehab games through this weekend before the Twins consider activating him from the injured list for the stretch run. The 29-year-old initially was rehabbing a strained hamstring when he hurt his knee on Sept. 1 and has his rehab assignment shut down. Buxton could make his way back to the Twins before the end of the regular season, and they hope he'll also be a factor for them in the postseason. He has yet to play the outfield in the big leagues in 2023 and is barely hitting over .200 with 17 homers, 42 RBI and nine steals in 304 at-bats this year.

Sep 20 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Hopes To Play In Rehab Games Soon

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) has been hitting, throwing and running, and the goal is still to get him back in minor-league rehab games for Triple-A St. Paul. However, the Triple-A season ends this Sunday, so if that's going to happen, it needs to be soon. Buxton received a cortisone injection for his injured right knee earlier this month and continues to do baseball activities, but it remains to be seen if the oft-injured 29-year-old will be able to return to the Twins starting lineup before the end of the regular season. At this point, the Twins probably are just hoping to have him available for the playoffs. Buxton has only served as a designated hitter in the big leagues this year in 304 at-bats and has slashed just .207/.294/.438 with 17 homers, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored.

Sep 20 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Receives Cortisone Shot

Because conservative treatment wasn't working for Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee), he was given a cortisone shot in his right knee on Sunday. The Twins are still hopeful Buxton can get into minor-league rehab games. Buxton encountered a setback with the patellar tendinitis in his knee last week and was pulled off his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 29-year-old hasn't played the outfield at all in the majors this year and may not make it back to the big leagues before the 2023 season is over. The oft-injured outfielder has slashed .207/.294/.438 with 17 home runs, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 304 at-bats. The injuries continue to mount for Buxton, and he's played in over 100 games just once in nine MLB seasons.

Sep 13 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Twins Notes: Kirilloff, Gallo, Buxton, Taylor, Stewart

The Twins activated Alex Kirilloff from the 10-day injured list Friday, and the first baseman marked his return by going 1-for-4 in Minnesota’s 5-2 victory over the Mets.  In the corresponding move, the Twins placed Joey Gallo on the 10-day IL due to a left foot contusion, with Gallo’s placement retroactive to September 6. Kirilloff…

Sep 9 · MLB Trade Rumors Twins Byron Buxton Joey Gallo Nick Gordon Alex Kirilloff Donovan Solano Brock Stewart Michael A. Taylor

Byron Buxton Meeting With Team To Discuss Rehab

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (right knee) is scheduled to meet with the front office and medical staff on Friday, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 1 and recently had his rehab assignment paused due to an injury setback. The 29-year-old is a key contributor when healthy and even earned All-Star recognition in 2022, but he has severely struggled to stay on the field in recent years. Through 85 games in 2023, he's slashing .207/.294/.438 with 17 homers, 10.1 BB%, and 31.4 K%.

Sep 8 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Pausing His Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will pause his minor-league rehab assignment for now to let the patellar tendinitis in his right knee subside, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Buxton didn't accompany Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Baldelli said he didn't know whether Buxton's knee soreness will end the team's hopes of allowing him to play center field this year. The 29-year-old's knee issues have kept him from playing center field all year in the big leagues, and he's running out of time to help fantasy managers out down the stretch. In 304 at-bats with Minnesota in 2023, Buxton has slashed .207/.294/.438 with 17 home runs, 17 doubles, a triple, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 85 games. He has still played in over 100 games in a season once in his nine big-league campaigns.

Sep 5 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Chris Paddack Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Twins right-hander Chris Paddack is in line to begin a rehab stint on Wednesday, tweets Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. He’ll go three innings in his first game action in 16 months. Paddack underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career last May. He began working off a mound 13 months later and has gradually built…

Sep 5 · MLB Trade Rumors Twins Byron Buxton Chris Paddack

Byron Buxton Experiencing Knee Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring/knee) is dealing with a flare-up of patella tendinitis in his right knee after he came out of Friday's rehab action at Triple-A St. Paul. The 29-year-old is viewed as day-to-day with the setback not assessed a significant one. In fact, the Twins are apparently not surprised after manager Rocco Baldelli stated that Buxton's "had this before" and they "still expect him back this year." While it's encouraging to hear that Buxton is only day-to-day, his return timetable still appears unclear. The speedy slugger has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 with a strained right hamstring and he may need additional rehab appearances before being activated. Matt Wallner will continue seeing regular at-bats in his stead.

Sep 3 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Pulled From Friday's Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring/knee) exited Friday's rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul early. The 29-year-old left as the DH following two at-bats after feeling soreness in the patella tendon of his right knee. The Twins will reevaluate Buxton's status on Saturday to determine the next steps. It's the last thing that patient fantasy managers stashing Buxton want to hear considering his long injury history. All managers can do is hold their breath and hope that the speedy slugger's latest setback is not a significant one as he also works his way back from a strained right hamstring. Buxton has been sidelined since Aug. 4 and Minnesota was aiming to get him back as a center fielder upon his return.

Sep 2 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Plays Center Field In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) played seven innings in center field in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks. It's a notable milestone, as it was the first time that Buxton has played the field this year due to injuries. He has served only as a DH for the Twins in 2023 due to a nagging knee injury, and he landed on the injured list on Aug. 4 with a right-hamstring strain. Barring a setback in the minors, Buxton could be back with Minnesota by this weekend or early next week. In 85 games for the Twins, he's barely hitting over the Mendoza Line with 17 home runs, 17 doubles, a triple, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored.

Aug 31 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton To Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) and outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) will both start minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. Buxton is scheduled to play center field in his first rehab game, likely for around seven innings. The oft-injured 29-year-old has been sidelined with a right-hamstring strain since Aug. 4 but could return to the team early next month, barring a setback in the minors. When he returns, he should play regularly for the Twins, at least as the designated hitter like he's done all year in Minnesota. Buxton is barely hitting over the Mendoza Line in 2023 but does have 17 home runs and nine stolen bases in 304 at-bats.

Aug 29 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Not Close To Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton was seen shagging fly balls in center field during Friday's batting practice at Target Field. The good news is that the sight of the 29-year-old in the outfield reinforces last week's report that the Twins may finally allow Buxton to participate defensively upon his return. The tricky part of this equation, however, is that Buxton still needs a rehab assignment before coming back, but that is still not "imminent". The former All-Star has been sidelined since Aug. 4 with a right hamstring strain, and his absence appears likely to have lasted at least a month by the time he is ready to be activated. Fantasy managers may be growing frustrated between Buxton's streaky play and lingering absences, but the speedy slugger remains worth stashing in the majority of competitive leagues.

Aug 26 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Could Play In Outfield Soon

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) could finally return to center field at some point upon his return from the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old has been restricted to DH duties in all 80 game started this year in an attempt by the Twins to preserve the oft-injured Buxton in bubble wrap. But the speedy slugger has already hit the IL on two occasions this season, so the plan hasn't all worked. Buxton still awaits a rehab assignment before any potential activation while hampered by a right hamstring strain dating back to Aug. 2, but he still has a chance to return before August's end. Perhaps returning to the outfield would get Buxton more focused at the plate; the former All-Star is batting just .207 (63-for-304) with a .731 OPS, 17 home runs, 42 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 2023.

Aug 20 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Will Require Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in early August due to a lingering hamstring issue. His timetable to return has been uncertain, but manager Rocco Baldelli cleared it up on Tuesday. Baldelli said that Buxton will need to go on a rehab assignment before returning to the Twins roster. That means, Buxton isn't quite ready to return yet, but fantasy managers shouldn't rule out a return in August. The hope is that Buxton will be ready before the end of the month.

Aug 15 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Twins To Shut Down Byron Buxton For Two Weeks

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said that the plan is to shut outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) down for two weeks to see how he responds after placing him on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The oft-injured 29-year-old is dealing with a right-hamstring strain and now probably won't return until late August or early September. Buxton has been as frustrating as can be in 2023, and injuries have once again played their part. Until he's back, lefty hitting Matt Wallner will see regular playing time at DH for Minnesota. Buxton, who was an All-Star for the first time in 2022, is hitting a weak .207 (63-for-304). He's become a power-first injury risk that runs a little bit (nine stolen bases).

Aug 4 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Twins Putting Byron Buxton On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins are placing outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to right-hamstring tightness and are recalling outfielder Jordan Luplow to the active roster in a corresponding move. The oft-injured Buxton, who hasn't played a single game in the outfield in 2023, will head to the injured list for the second time this year. Until Buxton is able to return, left-handed-hitting Matt Wallner should see most of the starts as the team's designated hitter. The 29-year-old Buxton does have 17 home runs in 85 games this year, but that's about where the positives end for him. Overall, he's hitting just over the Mendoza Line with a .294 on-base percentage, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 347 plate appearances.

Aug 4 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Still Sitting Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) continues to sit on Friday with the team facing the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt Wallner is serving as the designated hitter yet again and will bat sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Buxton is fighting through right-hamstring tightness and will miss his third straight game. If he's unable to return soon for the Twins, they could have to consider putting him on the injured list. Although the 29-year-old does have 17 home runs and 42 RBI in 304 at-bats in 2023, he's hitting just .207 (63-for-304) and has yet to play center field due to lingering injuries. Buxton is also sporting a weak .294 on-base percentage and has nine stolen bases in 85 games.

Aug 4 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Still Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jorge Polanco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Edouard Julien is at the keystone and hitting fifth against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Buxton remains on the bench after being scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right-hamstring tightness. The 29-year-old hasn't missed extended time with an injury in 2023, but he certainly has been far from 100 percent healthy and has yet to play the outfield. He's hitting just .207 (63-for-304) but has been useful for his pop (17 home runs) while driving in 42, stealing nine bases and scoring 49 runs in 85 games.

Aug 3 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with right-hamstring tightness. With Buxton sitting, Edouard Julien will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Jorge Polanco will play the keystone and hit third against Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson. When it comes to Buxton, any injury has the potential to put him on the injured list, so fantasy managers should prepare for that possibility. The 29-year-old is hitting just over the Mendoza Line this year and has yet to play center field in 2023, but he has added 17 home runs, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored for the Twins in 304 at-bats.

Aug 2 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Not Playing Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Buxton was removed from the paternity list on Thursday, but they'll hold the slumping outfielder out of the lineup for the first game of a weekend series. Matt Wallner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. The 29-year-old Buxton is hitting under the Mendoza Line (.195) this year, but he's provided 17 home runs, 40 RBI and nine stolen bases in 292 at-bats. He's hitting a miserable .148 (9-for-61) with three homers, nine RBI, two steals and nine runs scored in 16 games played in the month of July.

Jul 28 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Back From Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to the minors in a corresponding move. The Twins don't have a game on Thursday, so Buxton will be back in the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old still hasn't played a game in center field in 2023 due to a lingering knee injury, and he's hitting under the Mendoza Line in 292 at-bats, albeit with 17 home runs, 40 RBI and nine stolen bases. Buxton has gone just 9-for-61 (.148) with three home runs, nine RBI, two stolen bases and nine runs scored in 16 games in the month of July.

Jul 27 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Placed On Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins officially placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the paternity list on Monday and recalled outfielder Trevor Larnach from the minors in a corresponding move. There's a chance that Buxton will miss all of this week's series against the Seattle Mariners, so fantasy managers need to act accordingly with their starting lineups for the week. Larnach, meanwhile, could play in each of Minnesota's games this week with Buxton away from the team. The 29-year-old Buxton is hitting under the Mendoza Line this year (.195) and has a weak .284 on-base percentage, but he's still been useful for fantasy managers with 17 home runs, 12 doubles, a triple, 40 RBI and nine stolen bases in 334 plate appearances. Buxton has gone just .9-for-61 (.148) with three homers, nine RBI, two steals and nine runs in 16 games in the month of July.

Jul 24 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Expected To Be Placed On Paternity Leave List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is expected to be placed on the paternity leave list ahead of Monday's game. The 29-year-old could miss up to three games while on the paternity list. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Buxton likely going to be out for a few days. Trevor Larnach is expected to take over the spot on the active roster.

Jul 24 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Cracks Two Home Runs In Twins Victory

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton smacked two home runs and collected four RBI beating the Chicago White Sox 9-4 Friday. Buxton took on White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning and delivered a powerful three-run blast, sending the ball soaring 427 feet. Undeterred, he continued his display of power, launching a 354-foot solo shot in the fourth inning, extending Minnesota's lead to 6-1. The 29-year-old concluded the night going 2-for-4 at the plate. After a great Friday outing, his statistics still need to improve as the Twins star is slashing .197/.284/.426, with 17 homers and 40 RBI.

Jul 22 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Taking Another Day Off

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is sitting out for the second straight game on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Buxton was given a mental day of rest on Tuesday and remains out of action on Wednesday. As far as we know, he's not dealing with any kind of injury, but Buxton has gone hitless over 21 at-bats with 13 strikeouts in his last five games, so perhaps the Twins want to give him some extended time to clear his head. The 29-year-old has yet to play center field in 2023 as he recovers from a knee injury, and it could be part of the reason why he's batting under .200 with only eight stolen bases in 276 at-bats. It hasn't been all bad, though, as he's managed 15 home runs. Matt Wallner will serve as the DH again and will hit fifth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo on Wednesday.

Jul 19 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is taking a mental break from baseball on Tuesday with the team facing the Seattle Mariners. With Buxton starting on the bench, Matt Wallner will serve as the designated hitter and will bat fifth in the order against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. It's a good time for Buxton to take a day off, as the 29-year-old has gone hitless in 21 at-bats with 13 strikeouts in his last five games to drop his season slash line to an alarming .196/.285/.409. He's still managed to club 15 home runs, drive in 36, steal eight bases and score 43 runs, but Buxton probably still isn't 100 percent with his injured knee. His 31.3 percent strikeout rate is the highest of his career, and he has yet to play on defense in 2023.

Jul 18 · Source via Twins Byron Buxton

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