Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is taking a mental break from baseball on Tuesday with the team facing the Seattle Mariners. With Buxton starting on the bench, Matt Wallner will serve as the designated hitter and will bat fifth in the order against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. It's a good time for Buxton to take a day off, as the 29-year-old has gone hitless in 21 at-bats with 13 strikeouts in his last five games to drop his season slash line to an alarming .196/.285/.409. He's still managed to club 15 home runs, drive in 36, steal eight bases and score 43 runs, but Buxton probably still isn't 100 percent with his injured knee. His 31.3 percent strikeout rate is the highest of his career, and he has yet to play on defense in 2023.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (back) has returned to designated-hitter duties and is batting cleanup against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Bryce Elder on Tuesday. Buxton has been dealing with back spasms of late and served in a pinch-hitting role in each of the last two games. He's back in the starting lineup now, though, and fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups. The 29-year-old is also managing knee issues that have kept him from playing center field all year to this point. Buxton has gone hitless in his last four appearances over 10 trips to the plate with five strikeouts. He's hitting barely over the Mendoza Line in 219 at-bats in 2023, but he does still have 13 home runs and six stolen bases for fantasy managers.

Outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (back) will not start Monday as the Minnesota Twins travel to Atlanta to face the Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Buxton left Saturday's game in Detroit after his third at-bat due to back spasms and did not start in the finale on Sunday, though he did ground out in his lone pinch-hit appearance late in the contest. It's a positive sign that the 29-year-old earned an at-bat off the bench on Sunday, and it's also encouraging that there's no news of an injured-list stint on the horizon, but it's fair to be a little concerned considering the center fielder's lengthy injury history. Buxton is slashing a disappointing .206/.304/.440 on the season with 13 homers and six stolen bases. Fantasy managers are forced into a wait-and-see approach with hopes that this is nothing but a minor setback before a scorching-hot July for the five-tool player.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) pinch-hit in the eighth inning of a 6-3 extra innings win over the Detroit Tigers. Buxton was out of the starting lineup due to a back issue that manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed has been bothering his center fielder for a while, but it appears it will be an injury that Buxton can play through. He might get more games off while he recovers, but he should be in the lineup more often than not. Buxton has had mixed results this year, hitting just .207 but mashing 13 homers and swiping six bases in 218 at-bats. Hopefully some additional rest lets him heat up at the dish.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (back) is missing from Sunday's lineup against the Detroit Tigers. Edouard Julien is DHing in the leadoff spot while super-utility man Kyle Farmer covers second base, batting fifth in this one. Not much of a surprise here as the Twins play things carefully with their oft-injured star after the 29-year-old exited Saturday's game with back spasms. Buxton was on an 0-for-8 slide on the heels of launching three homers in as many days. Minnesota doesn't have a day off on Monday, so fantasy managers will have to wait and see if the speedy slugger can return for the start of a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) left Saturday's meeting with the Tigers because of spasms. Skipper Rocco Baldelli provided an update after the game, stating that Buxton has dealt with the injury for most of the year and has worn a wrap. Fortunately, the veteran is already "feeling a little bit better," although fantasy managers aren't out of the woods just yet.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) exited early from Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to back spasms. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Buxton's injury is unclear, and he is considered day-to-day. Willi Castro replaced Buxton in Saturday's game. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .207/.305/.442 with 13 home runs, 27 RBI, and 35 runs across 60 games. Buxton recently returned from the injured list after missing some time in June due to a rib contusion. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation, as the Twins will provide an update after Saturday's contest.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton finished 2-for-4 with two home runs in Thursday's 6-0 shutout win over the Boston Red Sox. The 29-year-old has now belted three homers over his last three games. Buxton's leap comes on the heels of a dreadful 1-for-34 slump from May 26 to June 19 to minimize his fantasy buy-low window. The speedy slugger is slashing an improvable .215/.315/.459 with 13 bombs, 27 RBI, and six stolen bases this year. Buxton next has a series with the Detroit Tigers, who he owns a paltry .080 BA over 50 at-bats against since 2022. Fantasy managers hope the matchup doesn't disrupt his rising play.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) still isn't ready to play center field. "From the beginning of the year, he has not been physically able to play in the outfield. If he was, he would be out there. If we even thought that it was possible that he could play in the outfield right now, he would be out there," Baldelli said. Buxton continues to serve exclusively as the team's designated hitter after having surgery on his right knee in September of last year. The oft-injured 29-year-old has managed to play in 55 games for the Twins in 2023 and he has nine doubles, 10 homers and six stolen bases, but he's hitting an extremely disappointing .202 (40-for-198) with a .306 on-base percentage. He has one hit in his last 34 at-bats with 17 K's in 10 games, so perhaps his knee is affecting him at the plate as well.

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Buxton, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter this year, should be back in Thursday's starting lineup against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. Before his injury, the 29-year-old power/speed threat was in a pretty deep slump, and he's hitting just .220 (40-for-182) overall this year, but with 10 home runs, 23 RBI, six steals and 31 runs scored in 50 games played. Buxton is a must-start in fantasy lineups, but managers may want to temper expectations upon his return from the injured list.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) needs a few more days before returning from the injured list, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The 29-year-old slugger has been sidelined since June 3 due to a left-rib contusion. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch and hasn't played since then. Buxton is eligible to return on Tuesday, but it sounds more likely that he'll return at some point during the weekend. Fantasy managers will have to check back for more information later in the week.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. This doesn't come as a huge shock after Buxton missed the last three games due to a left rib contusion. The organization tried to avoid using the injured list, but ultimately Buxton needs time to rest and recover. In a corresponding move, outfielder Trevor Larnach has been activated from the injured list. He'll cover left field and bat fifth versus right-hander Zach Eflin on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect Larnach to be more involved with Buxton sidelined.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) and shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) remain out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he's "optimistic" that Buxton and Correa will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after their off day on Monday. Buxton will miss a third straight game after getting hit in the ribs by a pitch on Thursday, but he avoided any fractures and is day-to-day. Correa has been out in four of the last five games after aggravating his plantar fasciitis. With both players out again in the series finale, Royce Lewis is serving as the designated hitter and batting second, while Kyle Farmer is at shortstop and hitting sixth in the lineup against Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie, who is making his 2023 debut.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed early during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He was pulled from the contest due to rib soreness after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. Buxton underwent further testing to determine that he didn't suffer any broken ribs. However, he's likely to miss several days because of this issue. Buxton is out of the lineup on Friday, so fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (ribs) left Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians early after a pitch hit him in the ribs. However, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters post-game that the injury didn't get worse as the night went on, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, so hopefully, the 29-year-old is okay. Buxton will have imaging done on Friday, so there should be more information soon. The former first-round pick is slashing .220/.325/.445 this year over 50 games with 10 home runs, 31 runs, 23 RBI, and six steals. Buxton's a very productive bat despite his batting average, so fantasy managers should keep their fingers crossed.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. He went 0-for-1 before being replaced by Donovan Solano. The severity of Buxton's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. He will undergo further evaluation, and the team should provide an update after the game. The 29-year-old is slashing .220/.325/.445 with 10 home runs, 23 RBI, 31 runs, and six stolen bases over 50 games in 2023. Buxton was dealing with lingering knee issues heading into Thursday's game and is now managing a rib injury. Stay tuned for further updates.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton will start on the bench on Memorial Day on Monday against the Houston Astros. As a way to keep the oft-injured outfielder healthy, the Twins have used Buxton exclusively as their designated hitter in 2023, and he started each of the last six games in that spot. The 29-year-old power/speed threat should eventually play in center field, but it remains to be seen when that will happen. Overall, he's hitting just .225 (40-for-178), but he's added nine doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 23 RBI, six stolen bases and 31 runs scored in 48 games. Buxton has gone 4-for-26 (.154) with a homer and two RBI in his last seven games, so a day off hopefully will help him get back on track. Alex Kirilloff is serving as the DH and hitting cleanup on Monday against Astros right-hander J.P. France.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against right-hander John Brebbia and the San Francisco Giants. Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the three-hole. The oft-injured 29-year-old outfielder was pulled from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels early due to right-knee tightness and he missed Sunday's action, but he's back in there on Monday. It's not a serious injury, but the Twins took the cautious route with a player that has been decimated by injuries in his career. Fantasy managers can get him back into their starting lineups now. In 180 trips to the plate over 42 games so far in 2023, Buxton is hitting .235 (36-for-153) with nine doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 21 RBI, four stolen bases and 30 runs scored.

The Minnesota Twins will re-evaluate outfielder Byron Buxton (calf) on Monday after he was held out of the starting lineup on Sunday as a precaution. "He probably could have stayed in the game and battled through it. It just was not something that was worth it to do," manager Rocco Baldelli said. Buxton was pulled from Saturday's game early with tightness in his calf, and the team isn't going to take any chances with the oft-injured 29-year-old outfielder. It sounds like a day-to-day situation as of right now, but we should have more information on Buxton's injury before Monday's game. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if he's in Monday's lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Buxton is hitting only .235 this year, but he does have nine doubles, nine home runs and 21 RBI in 42 games played.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (calf) is missing from Sunday's lineup for the matchup with Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels. The star player left Saturday's game early with right leg tightness. It's unclear how serious the ailment is, so stay tuned for more updates. If Buxton's out for an extended time, fantasy managers can expect more playing time for Donovan Solano. The 35-year-old is batting .274 over 36 games this year and owns a career .278 batting average, but that's about all he'll provide in fantasy baseball.