Buxton’s Surgery Decision & Twins’ Playoff Race | Minnesota Twins News

The Twins’ playoff dreams are hanging by a thread after a brutal extra-innings loss to the Tigers, now trailing by 3.5 games with just 22 games left—and their chances? A slim 7.9%. Meanwhile, star Byron Buxton’s hip pain is so severe it demands surgery, but he’s choosing to delay it for one last shot at redemption, hoping to help the team claw back into contention. Before his injury, he was All-Star caliber—.274 batting average, 25 homers, 45 RBIs—but since July 23rd, he’s played only 15 games, his performance cratering. He won’t return unless he’s 100% and the team still has a shot. Surgery is inevitable, but for now, he’s fighting—with the Twins’ postseason hopes riding on every swing. 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/14f437bdd6738a46