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Byron Buxton

#25 CF / Minnesota Twins / EXP: 11YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 lb Age: 32 College: None Bats/Throws -/-

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Stitches removed, rehab started

    Byron Buxton had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired right hip earlier this week and has begun the rehab process, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.Buxton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18. He will continue rehabbing through Christmas, at which point he will shift to ramping up for the 2027 season. The Minnesota Twins expect Buxton to be ready to roll for the start of spring training. He finished this season with a .254/.319/.511 batting line, 25 home runs and seven stolen bases over 93 games.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Set for season-ending hip surgery

    Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.Buxton has been on the 10-day injured list since late August with a hip injury that's bothered him off-and-on throughout the 2026 campaign. It's positive news that the surgery is arthroscopic, as that should give Buxton plenty of time to recover before spring training. Buxton will finish this season with a .254/.319/.511 batting line with 25 home runs and seven stolen bases over 93 games. With Buxton officially done for the season, Walker Jenkins will continue to man center field for Minnesota.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Moves to injured list

    The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hip impingement.The veteran outfielder has dealt with the hip impingement for much of the season and will return to the IL on Sunday after sitting out four straight games. It was previously reported that Buxton could require offseason surgery to address the injury, so it's possible he will be shut down for the season if he doesn't show enough improvement soon. Top prospect Walker Jenkins should continue to operate as Minnesota's primary center fielder.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: On bench again Sunday

    Byron Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.It's the fourth straight absence for Buxton, who continues to manage right hip discomfort. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but an IL stint could be in store if he misses much more time. Top prospect Walker Jenkins is picking up a third consecutive start in center field Sunday for the Minnesota Twins.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting third straight

    Byron Buxton (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.Saturday will mark the third straight absence for Buxton since his removal from Tuesday's game with right hip discomfort. The Minnesota Twins are still viewing the veteran outfielder as day-to-day, though a move to the injured list could be necessary if he isn't able to return to the starting nine soon. Walker Jenkins will start in center field and bat ninth Saturday.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Remains idle Friday

    Byron Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Minnesota's matchup with the White Sox on Friday.As Buxton continues to manage discomfort in his right hip, he will sit out the series opener against the White Sox. Top prospect Walker Jenkins will make his major-league debut in center field and bat ninth in place of Buxton.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting due to hip discomfort

    Byron Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.Luke Keaschall will receive the start in center field while Buxton gets some time to tend to renewed discomfort in his right hip, which cropped up during Tuesday's 4-2 loss while he was in pursuit of a flyball, per MLB.com. Due to issues related to his right hip, Buxton has landed on the injured list on two occasions within the last two months, so the Minnesota Twins will likely tread carefully with him. With a team off day coming Thursday, Buxton will effectively get two days of rest, but he's far from a lock to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the White Sox.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Exits early Tuesday

    Byron Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Audra Martin of Minnesota Twins.tv reports.Buxton wasn't able to reach down to get his glove on a ball hit into right-center field in the seventh inning, and he looked to be grabbing at his right hip after the play -- the same hip that caused him to miss multiple weeks earlier this month. The Twins will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of his latest injury, and an update on his status may be available after the game.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Productive in Monday's win

    Byron Buxton went 3-for-5 with a double, four runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.Buxton was active offensively, matching a season high with four runs while picking up three hits for the first time since June 26. In 10 games since returning from the injured list due to a right hip impingement, the center fielder has gone 7-for-36 (.194) with no homers, one RBI and eight runs. Overall, Buxton is slashing .256/.321/.515 with 25 homers, 46 RBI, 65 runs and seven stolen bases in 92 contests.

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    Twins' Byron Buxton: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Byron Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.It appears to be a standard rest day for Buxton after returning from the injured list last week and starting the past four games. The 32-year-old has gone 2-for-15 with a double, three walks and a run scored since coming back from a hip impingement.

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