Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baxley, GA |
| Age: 32 |
| Experience: 11 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |
Last Game
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1:09Breaking Down MLB's 'Still Contenders, But...' Tier
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0:27Hold'em, Fold'em or All In: Twins
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0:48MLB Power Rankings (06/22): Twins On The Rise
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6:31Playoff Picture Taking Shape in Latest MLB Power Rankings
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0:34Highlights: Twins at Rangers (6/15)
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0:48Highlights: Twins at Red Sox (5/22)
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0:56Garrett Crochet Crushed In Historically Bad Red Sox Start
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10:43Early 2026 Outfield Rankings Part 1! How High on Buxton & Springer?
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8:58Predicting 2026 ADP for Byron Buxton, Nolan McLean & Others!
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0:37Highlights: Tigers at Twins (9/1)
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1:25Handicapping the AL Races: AL Central
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0:49Snyder's Power Rankings (08/24): Guardians Rise to No. 13
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0:58AL Wild Card race feels like NCAA Tournament: 'Some teams don't belong in the playoffs'
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0:58Are the Yankees Legitimate Contenders?
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1:19Takeaways From Phillies' Field of Dreams Win
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1:59Feel Good Moments Presented By Geico: Roger and Kody Clemens' Field of Dreams Catch
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9:06Breaking Down Matt Snyder's MLB Playoff Predictions
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1:09Matt Snyder's AL Division Winner Predictions
2026 Batting
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| Regular Season | .254 | 25 | 46 | .830 | 7 |
Top Byron Buxton News
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Moves to injured list
The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hip impingement.
The veteran outfielder has dealt with the hip impingement for much of the season and will return to the IL on Sunday after sitting out four straight games. It was previously reported that Buxton could require offseason surgery to address the injury, so it's possible he will be shut down for the season if he doesn't show enough improvement soon. Top prospect Walker Jenkins should continue to operate as Minnesota's primary center fielder.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: On bench again Sunday
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
It's the fourth straight absence for Buxton, who continues to manage right hip discomfort. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but an IL stint could be in store if he misses much more time. Top prospect Walker Jenkins is picking up a third consecutive start in center field Sunday for the Twins.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting third straight
Buxton (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Saturday will mark the third straight absence for Buxton since his removal from Tuesday's game with right hip discomfort. The Twins are still viewing the veteran outfielder as day-to-day, though a move to the injured list could be necessary if he isn't able to return to the starting nine soon. Walker Jenkins will start in center field and bat ninth Saturday.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Remains idle Friday
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Minnesota's matchup with the White Sox on Friday.
As Buxton continues to manage discomfort in his right hip, he will sit out the series opener against the White Sox. Top prospect Walker Jenkins will make his major-league debut in center field and bat ninth in place of Buxton.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting due to hip discomfort
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Luke Keaschall will receive the start in center field while Buxton gets some time to tend to renewed discomfort in his right hip, which cropped up during Tuesday's 4-2 loss while he was in pursuit of a flyball, per MLB.com. Due to issues related to his right hip, Buxton has landed on the injured list on two occasions within the last two months, so the Twins will likely tread carefully with him. With a team off day coming Thursday, Buxton will effectively get two days of rest, but he's far from a lock to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the White Sox.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Exits early Tuesday
Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Audra Martin of Twins.tv reports.
Buxton wasn't able to reach down to get his glove on a ball hit into right-center field in the seventh inning, and he looked to be grabbing at his right hip after the play -- the same hip that caused him to miss multiple weeks earlier this month. The Twins will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of his latest injury, and an update on his status may be available after the game.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Productive in Monday's win
Buxton went 3-for-5 with a double, four runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Buxton was active offensively, matching a season high with four runs while picking up three hits for the first time since June 26. In 10 games since returning from the injured list due to a right hip impingement, the center fielder has gone 7-for-36 (.194) with no homers, one RBI and eight runs. Overall, Buxton is slashing .256/.321/.515 with 25 homers, 46 RBI, 65 runs and seven stolen bases in 92 contests.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
It appears to be a standard rest day for Buxton after returning from the injured list last week and starting the past four games. The 32-year-old has gone 2-for-15 with a double, three walks and a run scored since coming back from a hip impingement.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Activated from 10-day IL
The Twins activated Buxton (hip) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Buxton's progress from a right hip impingement was slow going initially, but he got through a full workout this week with no issues to clear the way for his return to action. It's possible the Twins will give him some extra time at designated hitter in order to protect his hip, but fantasy managers will receive a nice boost from being able to re-insert Buxton into their lineup.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Might be activated Thursday
Twins manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that "[Thursday] is a possibility" for Buxton's (hip) activation from the 10-day injured list, Jack Azoulay-Haron of ELEmergente.com reports.
Buxton has been sidelined since late July with a right hip impingement, but he went through a full workout at Target Field on Tuesday and his activation is imminent. As long as he doesn't report any lingering soreness following Tuesday's workout, it sounds as though Buxton will be back in the lineup for Thursday's MLB at Field of Dreams game against the Phillies.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Goes through full workout
Buxton (hip) went through a full workout at Target Field on Monday, MLB.com reports.
Working his way back from a right hip impingement, Buxton ran the bases and took batting practice on the field as part of a "very encouraging" workout, per Twins manager Derek Shelton. The club will wait to see how Buxton recovers from the workout before determining next steps, but Shelton noted that the outfielder won't need a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list. Buxton's return appears to be imminent, but the Twins could offer more clarity on the center fielder's status later Tuesday.
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Twins' Byron Buxton: Slow recovery from hip issue
Buxton (hip) has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the 10-day injured list July 29, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. "It's a little slower than what I expected, but I'm starting to pick it up a little more, do a little more things as far as loading, isometrics and weight training stuff, lifting," Buxton said Thursday. "Hopefully, relay that over to the field over a couple of days."
Buxton hit the IL for the second time in less than a month after suffering an aggravation of a right hip impingement, an injury that had been bothering him since mid-May. He received an unspecified injection last week to treat the injury, and he won't be in line to return from the IL when first eligible this weekend. While Buxton is on the shelf, Luke Keaschall will likely continue to serve as the Twins' everyday center fielder, with Alan Roden holding down the strong side of a platoon in right field.
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