Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 6 due to a right hip strain, recalling outfielder Alan Roden in a corresponding move.
- Buxton has struggled with injuries throughout his 12-year MLB career, frequently dealing with right hip issues that have limited his playing time, including similar injuries in 2021, 2022, and earlier in 2024 and 2025.
- Despite the injury, Buxton remains the Twins' best player this season, boasting 25 home runs, a .271/.328/.575 batting line, and seven stolen bases, though his absence represents a significant downgrade for the team.
- The Twins have several players who can cover center field in Buxton’s absence, such as Ryan Kreidler, Kody Clemens, Austin Martin, Kyler Fedko, and Alan Roden, but none match Buxton’s production or defensive impact.
- While Buxton is unlikely to be traded due to his no-trade clause and expressed desire to stay in Minnesota, the Twins remain in a tight playoff race and may consider moving other players if their position worsens.
