Buxton Back on IL After Hip Issue | Minnesota Twins News

Byron Buxton’s return to the injured list just nine days after being cleared sends shockwaves through the Twins’ lineup, as the star outfielder battles a persistent right hip impingement that’s plagued him since May. Forced out of Tuesday’s game after just two at-bats, Buxton received a cortisone injection from team doctor Christopher Larson in hopes of easing the pain. With Tristan Gray called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot, Luke Keaschall steps into center field duties. Despite the setbacks, Buxton’s season has been a standout — .263 batting average, 25 homers, and 7 steals in 82 games — proving his power and speed when healthy. The Twins brace for a rough stretch as Buxton’s hip remains a looming threat for the rest of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3fbaaaac368d9f3b