Buxton Out Again, Murakami Steps In | Minnesota Twins News

Byron Buxton’s All-Star dreams are on hold after a re-aggravated hip strain sidelines him again—just as he earned his first-ever AL starting nod. With Munetaka Murakami stepping in, Twins fans may feel the sting, but Murakami’s earned the spot after missing time earlier this season. Buxton’s pre-injury stats were elite: .271 batting average, 25 homers, 45 RBIs, plus elite defense and speed. The Twins stand by him, refusing to trade the franchise face, and fans can expect his return once he’s healthy—even if that timeline remains uncertain. 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/98bb65ec67abcb68