Twins notes: Byron Buxton shut down, Joe Ryan searching, Walker Jenkins passed over
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the injured list again due to a persistent right hip strain/impingement that has affected him throughout the season.
- Buxton struggled offensively and defensively in the seven games he played between IL stints, showing signs of physical discomfort and limited mobility.
- Despite the injury, Buxton maintained solid overall stats with a .263/.320/.544 line and 25 home runs in 82 games, but the ongoing risk of aggravation made continued play unsustainable.
- Buxton received a hip injection and is expected to be sidelined for about a week, with the team prioritizing his long-term health for the rest of the season.
- Instead of promoting top prospect Walker Jenkins, the Twins called up infielder Tristan Gray to fill Buxton’s roster spot, despite Gray’s underwhelming performance earlier this season.
