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Buxton has been diagnosed with a left hand contusion and is set to undergo X-rays after exiting Tuesday's game against the Reds in the sixth inning, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Buxton was initially able to stay in the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the fourth inning but ultimately departed a couple innings later. The Twins should have a grasp on the severity of the injury following the X-rays, with further update likely to come following the game.

Buxton exited Monday's game against the Reds in the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch on the left hand in the forth inning, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He went 1-for-2 before being replaced by Nick Gordon in center field.

Buxton initially appeared to be fine as he waived off trainers following the HBP, but he ultimately exited two innings later. The outfielder returned from a hip injury Saturday, but it seems more likely that his Monday departure is due to being hit on the hand. If it is indeed the hand that caused his exit, he'll likely undergo X-rays, after which the Twins should have a better idea of the severity of the injury.

Solak is out of the lineup Monday against the Athletics.

The 26-year-old started the past six games but will head to the bench while hitting .193/.233/.211 with only one extra-base hit through 16 games in June. Andy Ibanez was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock and will immediate step into the lineup at the keystone, and Solak's playing time could take a hit if Ibanez can even somewhat replicate his offensive production (1.058 OPS) from Triple-A.

Dickerson (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Dickerson will wind up missing just under two weeks with an upper-back strain. Prior to suffering the injury, he wasn't coming close to the .947 OPS he produced last year, struggling to a .693 mark. He was still starting every game against righties when healthy, however, so he'll likely return to a regular role for now. LaMonte Wade Jr. was optioned in a corresponding move.

Ruf (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Ruf joined Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment Saturday and will rejoin the Giants after going 2-for-8 with a double, two RBI and a run in two minor-league games. The 34-year-old should be a reserve option at first base and left field, and he figures to receive some starts against left-handed pitching.

Reyes (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Reyes is expected to get three at-bats for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, and he'll be re-evaluated at the end of the week, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. When he suits up, the 25-year-old will be returning to the field for the first time since May 23, when he suffered a left internal oblique strain. Reyes seems to be slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery process, but he could require several rehab games before he's cleared to return to the big leagues.

Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Sunday in the Angels' 5-3 loss to the Tigers.

The 414-foot blast off Casey Mize in the fifth inning was Ohtani's 23rd of the season, tying him with the Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero for the MLB lead. Ohtani will likely remain in the lineup as a designated hitter in the Angels' next game Tuesday at home versus the Giants before he returns to the mound in the series finale Wednesday for his 11th start of the season as a pitcher.

Torrens went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rays.

Torrens was the only Mariner to get to Shane McClanahan on Sunday when he began the third by taking the rookie left-hander deep to center for an early 1-0 lead. The 25-year-old has three homers in five games since returning from Triple-A Tacoma on June 15. For the season, he's slashing .217/.257/.415 with five long balls, 11 RBI and 12 runs scored. Torrens currently appears to be in a timeshare behind the plate with Tom Murphy but could eventually gain an edge if he continues his hitting surge moving forward.

Buxton went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 4-2 win over Texas.

In his second game back from a hip injury, the center fielder reached double digits in homers for the year. He's gone 3-for-9 since he was activated from the injured list. Buxton started the year hot and looks ready to resume his strong work at the dish. He's slashing .371/.408/.794 with 10 long balls, 19 RBI, 21 runs scored and five stolen bases across 107 plate appearances.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's win over the Pirates.

Ramirez now has three homers over his last two days and continues to make a strong case for an everyday role moving forward. The 26-year-old's fantasy appeal has been limited due to his inconsistent role all season long, but he's hitting .326 across 46 at-bats this month.