Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (thumb) was activated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, according to MLB.com.
Buxton has been out with a thumb injury since the middle of June. He flashed some of his high up-side in his first stint in the Major Leagues. In 11 games since his first call-up, Buxton hit just .189 (7 for 37), but he had a double and a triple and showed some strong defense in center field.
He'll head back to the minors to get some more seasoning, as he'll look to get some regular at-bats before possibly returning to the Twins later on this season.