Buxton Out Again, Twins Struggle | Minnesota Twins News

Byron Buxton’s latest hip injury sidelines the Minnesota Twins’ star center fielder for the third time this season, threatening their playoff push as he missed the All-Star Game and key games earlier. Once a home run leader and consistent hitter, his absence leaves a glaring hole — with Gabriel Gonzalez, rookie Walker Jenkins, and Luke Keaschall stepping up to fill the void. Without Buxton’s bat, which powered recent wins against the A’s and Braves, the Twins struggle to regain momentum in a tight Wild Card race after losing crucial series. Other players like Josh Bell are now carrying the load — but can they keep it up without their MVP-caliber spark? 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/c3d474a448805143