Buxton Back on IL Amid Hip Struggles | Minnesota Twins News

Byron Buxton’s latest hip injury sends Minnesota Twins’ playoff hopes into a tailspin as the star outfielder heads back to the injured list for the third time this season. Already battling recurring right hip impingement, Buxton’s absence at this critical juncture threatens to derail the team’s wild-card push. With just 25 homers this year and only three 100-game seasons since his debut, his durability has become a major concern. General manager Jeremy Zoll hints at potential offseason surgery, while younger prospects like Gabriel Gonzalez and Walker Jenkins are stepping up to fill the void — but can they carry the load when the pressure’s on? 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/62ddd87213b5356d