Buxton Out for All-Star Game | Minnesota Twins News

Byron Buxton’s hip injury forces him onto the injured list just before the All-Star Game, ending his bid to play in the midsummer classic — and marking another setback in a season already marred by nagging pain. Despite missing time earlier this year and exiting Sunday’s game after a painful slide, Buxton’s bat has been elite: .271/.404/.500 with 25 homers and an All-Star nod. Manager Derek Shelton says the decision to sit him was necessary to get him healthy ahead of the stretch run. The Twins have called up Alan Roden to fill his spot — a blow to a roster already navigating a critical stretch. 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/97e2573678a2a4a3