The Twins are going to place outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip injury. Fellow outfielder Alan Roden will be recalled in the corresponding move. Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune was among those to pass along the news.
Buxton is a supremely talented baseball player but frequent injury issues have often limited the volume of his production. This is his 12th big league season but he has only twice played more than 102 games in a season.
Various injuries have contributed to his absences but the right hip has been a frequent one. A right hip strain put him on the shelf for over a month in 2021 and then again in 2022. Right hip inflammation put him on the IL for just under a month in 2024.
It has continued to be an issue here in 2025. He missed five games in the middle of May due to right hip flexor soreness. When he returned from that issue, he spent more time as the designated hitter, as opposed to being in center field. He started playing center field more regularly in June but that month ended with him dealing with a right hip impingement. He missed four games before returning to the lineup Saturday but then was removed from Sunday’s game after re-aggravating the injury.
At this point, it’s unclear if the Twins expect an extended absence. Perhaps next week’s All-Star Break provided them with a convenient time to give Buxton a rest. If he is ready to return next week, he would only miss six games.
More to come.