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Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

The sixth-inning shot got the scoring started, and ultimately proved to be the difference in the 3-2 win. The 29-year-old has been red-hot since being called up from the minors, slashing .341/.400/.634. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak.

Buxton (migraines, toe) will not play in a minor-league rehab game Tuesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Instead, Buxton will head to extended spring training to receive treatment on the left toe he injured over the weekend after fouling a ball off his foot. Buxton is expected to play a few games at extended spring training before hopefully rejoining the Twins sometime during their upcoming series against the Reds this weekend.

Brantley is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Brantley is hitting an impressive .320/.346/.460 through 52 plate appearances this season, but he'll head to the bench after starting six straight games. Rajai Davis will pick up the start in left field in his place, batting ninth.

General manager Jerry Dipoto said Lewis (knee) is scheduled to begin a game progression at extended spring training Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lewis continues to make solid progress in his recovery from a February knee scope, and the top prospect remains on track to join a minor-league affiliate sometime in May. While he possesses enticing physical tools, injuries have limited the 22-year-old to just 38 games above rookie ball.

Canha went 2-for-4 with a single, RBI double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday.

Canha's blazing start to the season continues, with Monday's production pushing his average to .351. The 29-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, a stretch during which he's compiled three doubles, a home run, five RBI, four walks and six runs.

Buxton (migraines) received X-rays on his foot Monday, which revealed he didn't suffer any structural damage, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Buxton hit a foul ball off his foot during a rehab game at High-A Fort Myers on Sunday. Although he didn't incur a serious injury, his return from the disabled list could be delayed by a couple days. While he's eligible to be activated Wednesday, it looks like the Twins are looking to have him back for their series against the Reds, which begins Friday.

Buxton (migraines) is being evaluated after fouling a ball off his foot in a rehab game Sunday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The potential foot injury explains why Buxton was held out of a second rehab game Monday. The nature of the foot injury is not yet known. It's good to hear that he hasn't suffered a return of his migraines, though if the foot issue turns out to be more than just a bruise he could end up missing more time. If it's nothing serious, he could return Wednesday against the Yankees, the first day he's eligible to be activated.

Buxton (migraines) got through a rehab game Sunday without issues, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

Buxton has been on the disabled list after suffering migraines, something he apparently has a history with. He's eligible to return to action Wednesday and appears on track to do so, though he isn't playing another rehab game Monday, so it's possible that there was an unreported problem.

Miller, who went 0-for-3 with a walk in a win over the Twins on Sunday, is 1-for-11 with an RBI and two walks overall in the three games he's played since returning from the disabled list due to a groin injury.

In addition to his struggles at the plate -- which have lowered his average to .184 -- Miller also apparently sprained his ankle rounding third in the first inning Sunday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. However, he remained in the game and will now have a day off before the Rays embark on a nine-game road trip.

Brantley was 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over Baltimore.

Brantley is off to a torrid start in 2018, as he's now 12-for-28 (.429) in his last six games and hitting for a .348 average on the year. The 30-year-old has only swiped one bag in the 11 games he's played, but the Indians do own the third-highest steal-per-game rate in the league. Brantley also owns an absurd 95 percent contact rate, showing an advanced ability to limit strikeouts (only two this year.