{"id":2005349,"date":"2025-09-08T03:54:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T03:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2005349"},"modified":"2025-09-08T03:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T03:54:32","slug":"twins-announce-byron-buxton-news-after-leaving-royals-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/twins-announce-byron-buxton-news-after-leaving-royals-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Royals Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/minnesota-twins\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Twins<\/a> were hit with a wave of concern on Sunday after center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game following a hit-by-pitch. In the top of the fifth inning against the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Royals<\/a>, Buxton was struck in the left knee by a 91.8 mph sinker from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. <\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">He initially remained in the game but was replaced defensively by James Outman in center field in the bottom of the sixth. His departure quickly raised concerns given his injury history. Since debuting in 2015, Buxton has developed a reputation as one of baseball\u2019s most electric but injury-prone players. <\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\"><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25)<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->\u00a9 Matt Blewett-Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Buxton has dealt with a wide range of setbacks, from lower body injuries to rib and muscle strains, and his availability has often dictated the Twins\u2019 performance. That background made his removal on Sunday particularly newsworthy, as fans held their breath in hopes it was only a precautionary move.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Later in the game, the Twins announced the news via sideline reporter Audra Martin that Buxton was dealing with a left knee contusion. This was the reason for his removal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_embedFail__e6Rdu is-style-pairing-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M17.751 3h3.067l-6.7 7.658L22 21.078h-6.172l-4.833-6.32-5.531 6.32h-3.07l7.167-8.19L2 3h6.328l4.37 5.777zm-1.076 16.243h1.7L7.404 4.739H5.58z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_embedFailTitle__w1cEL\">Oops! We\u2019re unable to load this content right now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_embedFailParagraph__bzaO8\">View directly on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Audra_Martin\/status\/1964776309550358835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\ud835\udd4f<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The clarification offered some relief, but it remains to be seen how his body will hold up heading into the stretch run of September. This season, Buxton owns fantastic numbers with a .271 batting average and .894 OPS. He has also hit 30 home runs to go with 74 RBIs over 420 at-bats.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"byron-buxton-s-extensive-injury-history\">Byron Buxton\u2019s Extensive Injury History<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Buxton\u2019s history is riddled with soft-tissue injuries, including a rib-cage inflammation bout that eventually landed him on the injured list in late July. His past injury issues add weight to any decision involving his health.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Buxton\u2019s ability to stay in the game initially was a good sign. But the team\u2019s choice to remove him might speak to deeper concerns, at least among fans.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\"><img alt=\"Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"7019\" height=\"4679\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNjE5OTY5\/mlb-seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-619969.jpg 16w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNjE5OTY5\/mlb-seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-619969.jpg 32w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNjE5OTY5\/mlb-seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-619969.jpg 48w, 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https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNjE5OTY5\/mlb-seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-619969.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNjE5OTY5\/mlb-seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-619969.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) <!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->\u00a9 Brad Rempel-Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 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His importance to the Twins remains significant. When healthy, Buxton is a dynamic force capable of impacting games on both sides of the ball. <\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">But if this knee issue costs him any time, Minnesota will have to weigh internal options \u2014 as well as the importance of preserving Buxton\u2019s health amid what does not look to be a real chance at the postseason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source athlonsports.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minnesota Twins were hit with a wave of concern on Sunday after center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game following a hit-by-pitch. In the top of the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton was struck in the left knee by a 91.8 mph sinker from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. 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