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Minnesota • #25 • CF

Byron Buxton

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Jul 24, 2024 1 0 0 0 2
Jul 23, 2024 0 0 0 0 2
Jul 22, 2024 0 0 0 0 -0.5
Jul 21, 2024 2 2 2 2 12
Jul 20, 2024 0 0 0 0 1
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Regular season
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MIL
Sat, Jul 20
L 8-4 / 12
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MIL
Sun, Jul 21
L 8-7
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PHI
Mon, Jul 22
W 7-2
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PHI
Tue, Jul 23
L 3-0
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PHI
Wed, Jul 24
W 5-4
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DET
MIN 6, DET 2 - 5th
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DET
Sat, Jul 27
6:10 pm
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DET
Sun, Jul 28
1:40 pm
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NYM
Mon, Jul 29
7:10 pm
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NYM
Tue, Jul 30
7:10 pm
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Byron Buxton had yet another injury-plagued season, but his decline at the plate and inability to play in the field at all has put his future role with the Twins in doubt. Buxton underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in late September 2022 and didn't play in games until late in spring training. The Twins then announced he would only be used as DH to begin the season. Despite flashes of power at the plate, Buxton underwhelmed by hitting .207/.294/.438 and missing time with calf, knee, back and rib issues (landing on the injured list after getting hit by a pitch). Buxton's knee issue never improved, and he never played in the field outside of one rehab game in the minors. He then landed on the injured list in early August with a hamstring strain and only returned for one plate appearance in the playoffs. After the season, Buxton had surgery on his knee to clean up scarring from his 2022 surgery that led to irritation. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training but it's now a legitimate question whether he'll ever return to his defensive prowess in center field. In the third season of a 10-year, $100 million contract, the Twins will continue to try to find a way to keep him in the lineup.

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Batting Average
2024 211.52.7 45 11 40 13 6 .278
2023 226.52.7 49 17 42 35 9 .207
2022 2863.1 61 28 51 34 6 .224
3y Avg. 2493.2 53 21 42 27 8 .239
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: In lineup Friday

    Rotowire
    Buxton (forearm) is batting second and playing center field Friday against Detroit. Buxton exited Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch in the forearm, but after X-rays came back negative and a team off day Thursday, he'll be back in action. Buxton is 3-for-17 with a pair of home runs since the All-Star break.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Suffers forearm contusion

    Rotowire
    The Twins announced Buxton was removed from Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Phillies with a right forearm contusion. He went 1-for-3 with a double before exiting after seven innings. Buxton was struck by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh, and though he was able to take his base, he was pulled from the contest when the Twins went out to play defense in the top of the eighth. Fortunately for Buxton, preliminary X-rays revealed no fracture to his forearm, so he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Twins' upcoming series with the Tigers that begins Friday.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Exits game following hit-by-pitch

    Rotowire
    Buxton was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. An Orion Kerkering offering in the bottom of the seventh struck Buxton on the forearm. He initially stayed in to run the bases but was replaced in center field before the top of the eighth. He went 1-for-3 with a double and two strikeouts before departing.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. Buxton has gone 2-for-14 with two solo homers in Minnesota's first three games out of the All-Star break, and he'll sit for Tuesday's matchup with the Phillies. Austin Martin will take over in center field for Minnesota.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Still running hot

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs Sunday against the Brewers. Buxton collected his second multi-homer game this season, raising his season total to 11, with eight of those coming over the last 27 games. During that stretch, Buxton is slashing .378/.426/.755 with 20 extra-base hits, 24 RBI, 26 runs and two steals over 108 plate appearances.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Back in lineup Saturday

    Rotowire
    Buxton is starting in center field and batting third Saturday versus the Brewers. Buxton was absent from the Twins' lineup for the team's final two games prior to the All-Star break, but he'll be back in action Saturday. A streaky hitter, Buxton has been on a tear since early June, batting .376 with six home runs, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and three stolen bases over his last 101 at-bats. He'll look to keep up the hot streak as Minnesota officially kicks off the second half of their season against Milwaukee.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting in second straight contest

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. Buxton is on the bench for a second straight contest to close out of the Twins' first-half schedule, but manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't suggested that an injury is behind the consecutive absences. However, Buxton notably collided with the outfield wall while pursuing a flyball in Friday's 7-1 loss, and though he was able to finish the game, it's possible he could be dealing with some bumps and bruises. In any case, the Twins will take advantage of the upcoming All-Star break to build in some extended rest for Buxton, who hasn't been the most durable player over his career. Before sitting out Saturday's 4-2 win, Buxton had been swinging a hot bat in July, slashing .452/.500/.742 over eight games so far this month.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting down Saturday

    Rotowire
    Buxton isn't in the Twins' lineup Saturday versus the Giants. Buxton has been scorching hot at the plate lately, slashing .452/.500/.742 with four RBI and nine runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak. He'll get a chance to rest Saturday as Manuel Margot gets the nod in center field.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Not in lineup for first game

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. Buxton had been slated to sit out Tuesday before the game got rained out, and he'll remain out of the lineup for the makeup game. Manuel Margot will start in center field for the first contest, but Buxton should be back in the lineup for the second game.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Resting Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. Buxton will get a night off after making four consecutive starts, giving way to Manuel Margot in center field Tuesday. Buxton is riding a six-game hit streak and has five doubles and a home run during that span.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Two hits, homer in win

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Astros. Buxton singled and scored in the third inning and then hit a two-run homer in the seventh. Over the past 10 games, he has gone a ridiculous 16-for-37 with five long balls, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored. The 30-year-old is enjoying a bounce-back season, slashing .271/.324/.485 with nine home runs, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored and five steals over 250 plate appearances.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Absent from lineup

    Rotowire
    Buxton is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. Buxton started each of the previous four contests but will begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. The Twins are going with Austin Martin in center field in the rubber match of the series.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Another big day at plate

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and four RBI in Saturday's win over Seattle. Buxton doubled home Carlos Santana with two outs in the fourth to put Minnesota on top 2-1 and later added a three-run shot in the sixth to extend the lead, giving him his fourth home run in his last five games. The outfielder has also tallied multiple hits in four of his last five, posting 11 RBI and eight runs over that stretch while striking out just one time.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Receiving breather

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle. Buxton has 11 hits in his last seven games, including three homers and four doubles. However, he'll take a seat Friday after making five consecutive starts. Manuel Margot will bat eighth and play center field.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Homers in three-hit game

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Buxton got the Twins on the board with his fifth-inning solo shot and was also a part of their rally in the seventh. The outfielder has gone 8-for-20 (.400) with six extra-base hits over his last five games. He slumped early in June but has rebounded to get his slash line to .255/.302/.435 with six homers, 26 RBI, 28 runs scored and five stolen bases over 215 plate appearances this year.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Powers offense in win

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Athletics. Buxton has an extra-base hit in each of his last three games. This was his first multi-hit effort since June 13. He's hitting .246 (16-for-65) over 18 games in June, right in line with his .245 batting average for the season. Buxton has added a .702 OPS, five homers, 25 RBI, 26 runs scored, five stolen bases, 11 doubles and three triples across 58 contests. He's been given ample rest since returning from a knee injury in May, but he remains the primary center fielder for the Twins.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Taking seat Friday

    Rotowire
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland. After making three straight starts in center field, Buxton will get the night off Friday. Austin Martin will start in center and bat ninth.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Sitting for Game 2

    Rotowire
    Buxton is not in the starting lineup for the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader with Oakland. Buxton will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the team's 6-2 win in the matinee. Austin Martin will replace him in center field and bat ninth in Game 2.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Breather Saturday

    Rotowire
    Buxton is not in the starting lineup against the Athletics on Saturday. Buxton will get a breather after he went 7-for-15 with a home run, a triple, six RBI and four runs scored while starting the last four contests. Manuel Margot will draw the start in center field and bat eighth against Oakland.
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  • Twins' Byron Buxton: Lifts home run

    Rotowire
    Buxton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. Buxton hit his fourth home run of the season Tuesday, plating Willi Castro on a two-run homer off Victor Vodnik in the seventh inning. Since returning from the IL on May 18, Buxton has tumbled down the Twins order and has now hit seventh in five of his last six games. After starting June hitless in his first 14 at-bats, Buxton is 5-for-16 (.313) in his last four games.
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