Byron Buxton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right hip soreness, which he first experienced during a game against the Kansas City Royals. Imaging revealed no structural damage, but Buxton has lingering discomfort that prompted the Twins to rest him. He is expected to return on August 23, with Austin Martin and Manuel Margot filling in during his absence. Buxton, who previously missed games due to back stiffness and a strained right hip in 2022, emphasized the precautionary nature of the move to avoid exacerbating the injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed the MRI results were positive and the decision aims to prioritize Buxton's long-term health.