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Wed Mar 2012:00Byron Buxton Back In Lineup Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second in the team's Grapefruit League game on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Buxton was scratched from the spring lineup on Monday due to back tightness, but it turned out to be a minor issue, which is great news for the oft-injured 30-year-old outfielder. Buxton wasn't able to play a single game in center field in 2023 for Minnesota due to a knee injury that eventually required surgery. His knee is healthy this spring, though, and he's hit one home run and has a 1.074 OPS in Grapefruit League play. The power/speed combination has always been tantalizing with Buxton, but his inability to stay on the field trumps any of the offensive skills he has these days.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1813:06Byron Buxton Scratched With Back Tightness
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) was scratched from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Boston Red Sox due to lower-back tightness on his right side, according to the team. It's unclear exactly how serious Buxton's back injury is, but given his lengthy injury history, we shouldn't be surprised if it ends up being something that causes him to start the 2024 season on the injured list. The oft-injured 30-year-old was unable to play a single game in the outfield for Minnesota last year due to a knee injury that required offseason surgery. Buxton played in only 85 games in 2023 and hit a weak .207 (63-for-304) but also hit 17 home runs and drove in 42. He has played in over 100 games just one in nine big-league seasons, so Buxton's inability to stay on the field now far outweighs his actual power/speed capabilities.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Betsy HelfandRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2712:57Byron Buxton Playing Center Field Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is playing center field on Tuesday in the Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time since Aug. 22 of 2022. He's also hitting second in the batting order. Injuries have been the story of Buxton's career to this point, despite all of power/speed talent. The 30-year-old needed surgery on his knee last October but said he's been feeling great so far this spring and plans to be the team's full-time center fielder in 2024. After making his first All-Star team in 2022, Buxton only played in 85 games last year and hit a weak .207 (63-for-304), but he also managed to club 17 home runs. Buxton still has the ability to be a league-winner if he can stay healthy, but the odds are against that since he's played in over 100 games just one in his nine seasons in the majors with the Twins.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1918:02Byron Buxton Thinks He Can Steal 30 Bases In 2024
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) said he's been talking with Willi Castro about how many bases they can each steal this season, and Buxton said he thinks he's got 30 in him this year. "That means I'm on a lot and running a lot. I feel good. I feel real good," Buxton said. The 30-year-old oft-injured outfielder just needs to worry about staying healthy first. He's played in over 100 games in a season just once (in 2017) in his nine-year MLB career and has gone over 20 steals just once (also in 2017), so fantasy managers would be wise not to have that high of expectations for him on the basepaths in 2024. Buxton had arthroscopic knee surgery in September and couldn't even play defense in Minnesota at all in 85 games in 2023. He did manage 17 homers last year, but his plate skills overall declined, putting him outside RotoBaller's top-100 outfielders entering the 2024 season.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Sat Feb 1712:15Byron Buxton Says He's Fully Healthy
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) said he is fully healthy heading into the 2024 season, which has put his mind at ease. He said he expects a normal buildup this spring as he prepares to return to center field for the Twins. "The pain's gone, so I'm a lot more happy. 100 percent. 100 percent. The last couple years were definitely painful," Buxton said. The 30-year-old oft-injured outfielder didn't play a single game in center field in the majors last year and had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in September to address patellar tendinitis. We'll believe Buxton playing center field on a regular basis when we see it. He hit just .207 (63-for-304) in 85 games in 2023, but he did manage to club 17 home runs and drive in 42. In addition to his knee injury, he also dealt with calf, back and rib issues. Buxton is probably the most risky player in the game because of his inability to stay out of the trainer's room.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Betsy HelfandRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2812:25Byron Buxton Expected To Return To Center Field
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) said he plans to be back in center field for the team in 2024 despite being limited to designated hitter duties in 2023. Buxton hasn't played center field since August of 2022 and he can't say for sure how often he'll be able to play center field in 2024. But for now, he's running three times a week, hitting at full strength and doing some outfield work. It comes after offseason surgery that included an excision of the plica in his right knee to address the pain that kept him from playing defense. The Twins are a lot more optimistic about Buxton's knee than they were heading into last spring training. The 30-year-old managed to his 17 home runs in 85 games, but his knee injury impacted his swing and he hit just .207 with a .731 OPS. Buxton said his swing feels "as close to normal as it's going to get," but he's become one of the biggest injury risks in all of baseball.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Sat Dec 9 202313:09Byron Buxton To Start In Center Field Next Season
Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton is slated to start in center field next season, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The Twins skipper told reporters during MLB winter meetings that Buxton is recovering well from his October arthroscopic knee surgery and should be ready to go for spring training. The oft-injured dynamic 29-year-old served as a DH-only last season to keep him healthy. He ended up playing in just 85 games, however, and put up a poor .207/.294/.438 batting line to go along with 17 home runs, 42 RBI, and nine stolen bases. Buxton will always carry considerable injury risk, but when he is locked in and healthy, he's one of the most productive fantasy outfielders in the league.
Source: Bobby Nightengale of The Star TribuneRotoBaller.com
Sun Dec 3 202319:07Byron Buxton Fully Recovered From Surgery
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is expected to be ready for the 2024 season. The speedy outfielder underwent arthroscopic knee surgery roughly two months ago. It's being reported that Buxton has fully recovered from the surgery. It sounds like Buxton should be able to resume baseball activities by the end of the year. That being said, Buxton should be able to get back on the field for the beginning of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old is certainly headed in the right direction in his recovery process.
Source: Star TribuneRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 13 202315:19Byron Buxton Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure to excise the plica in his right knee on Friday, which the Twins hope will alleviate the patellar tendinitis risk and symptoms moving forward. The plan remains to get Buxton ready to play center field in 2024. Buxton was a late addition to the roster for the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros to replace the injured Alex Kirilloff (shoulder), but he was hitless in his lone pinch-hit appearance. The 29-year-old didn't play a single game in center field in 2023 while battling knee and other injuries along the way. Buxton finished with a disappointing .207 average (63-for-304) with 17 homers, 42 RBI and nine stolen bases. At this point, it's downright unrealistic to expect him to make it through a full season healthy.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 11 202315:54Byron Buxton Added To Twins Playoff Roster
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) has been added to the ALDS roster. He will replace Alex Kirilloff, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Buxton was kept off the original roster for the Twins because of a knee injury he was still coming back from. He will now be available for the ALDS and ALCS if the Twins were to advance. Buxton last played Aug 1.
Source: Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 7 202314:32Byron Buxton Left Off The ALDS Roster
Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) is not on the ALDS roster. Buxton has been dealing with a knee issue and has recently progressed to taking batting practice, but he is still not healthy enough to play. There is a chance he could contribute later on in the postseason if the Twins advance deep enough, but that remains to be seen. The oft-injured 29-year-old played in just 85 games this season, finishing with a .207/.294/.438 batting line to go along with 17 home runs, 42 RBI, and nine stolen bases over 304 at-bats.
Source: Minnesota TwinsRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 6 202312:03Byron Buxton Unlikely To Return For ALDS
Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee, hamstring) remains hopeful of joining the team for the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, but at this point he's unlikely to be on the roster while rehabbing a sore right knee that has sidelined him since early August. For every half step Buxton takes in his rehab, he seemingly takes a full one backward and struggles to stay on the field. "It wouldn't probably be at the speed I want it to be, and that's one of those where I don't want to hurt the team," Buxton said. He remains in day-to-day mode and will continue to take live at-bats, get treatment and rehab as much as possible. However, the 29-year-old is unlikely to be on the active roster for the ALDS, which begins Saturday in Houston.
Source: The Athletic - Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 6 202301:05Byron Buxton Hopes To Play This Postseason
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is continuing to rehab his sore right knee in hopes of playing this postseason. Buxton has been out since Aug 2 when he strained his right hamstring. During rehab, his right knee began to bother him, and he hasn't been able to get back to a level where he feels comfortable playing since. The bigger problem here is that Royce Lewis is also in a situation where he is playing injured, and therefore he may not be able to play in the field. This would mean Buxton would have to come back as an outfielder, which he may not be able to do. Either way, it seems unlikely that Buxton returns for the Division Series, which is set to kick off Saturday.
Source: Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 3 202312:07Byron Buxton Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Series
As expected, Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) did not make the team's roster for the wild-card series this week against the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Carlos Correa (foot) are on the roster. Buxton hasn't played in the big leagues since Aug. 1 due to a knee injury that he aggravated during a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old really hasn't been 100 percent all year and has yet to play the outfield for Minnesota in 2023. He'll have a chance to return if the Twins advance to the American League Division Series. It's been yet another injury-filled year for Buxton, as he played in just 85 games and hit .207/.294/.438 with 17 home runs, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 347 plate appearances.
Source: Twins TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 2 202322:40Byron Buxton Unlikely To Be On Roster For Wild-Card Series
Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) is less likely to be on the roster for the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. He's been out since Aug. 1 with a right-hamstring strain/sore knee. Buxton has gone 2-for-14 with six strikeouts over separate minor-league rehab assignments since then, but he just hasn't made enough consistent progress and he wasn't on the field for the team's workout on Monday. "He's been down for an extended period of time," president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said. "At this stage, that decision is gonna be made a little bit more broadly around kinda readiness, how it fits on a roster, what it looks like, ultimately for us."
Source: The Athletic - Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202322:58Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton Take Part In Sim Game
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) took part in simulated game action at Target Field on Wednesday. Lewis hit a home run. Neither Lewis nor Buxton are going to help fantasy managers from here on out, but the Twins could get them both back for the playoffs. Lewis suffered mild left-hamstring strain last Tuesday and is eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday, the final day of the regular season. The 24-year-old has missed plenty of time with injuries in 2023, but when he's been on the field, he's been great, and the Twins would love to have his bat in the lineup for the postseason. Buxton suffered a setback with patellar tendinitis in his right knee in early September while on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old hasn't really been healthy all year and may not be on Minnesota's playoff roster.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 22 202300:39Byron Buxton Delivers RBI Single In First Rehab Appearance
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in his first game back on his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Buxton initially began his rehab assignment in late August, but was pulled off after tweaking his knee. It is likely that Minnesota will give the oft-injured outfielder plenty of time to get into game shape, as they have essentially clinched their division. The hope is that Buxton can make it back before the end of the season to get a few games in before the playoffs start, but fantasy managers shouldn't count on much the rest of the way.
Source: Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 20 202323:12Byron Buxton To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday
Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and serve as the DH for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. St. Paul's season comes to an end this Sunday, so Buxton will have a limited amount of time to play in rehab games through this weekend before the Twins consider activating him from the injured list for the stretch run. The 29-year-old initially was rehabbing a strained hamstring when he hurt his knee on Sept. 1 and has his rehab assignment shut down. Buxton could make his way back to the Twins before the end of the regular season, and they hope he'll also be a factor for them in the postseason. He has yet to play the outfield in the big leagues in 2023 and is barely hitting over .200 with 17 homers, 42 RBI and nine steals in 304 at-bats this year.
Source: The Athletic - Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 20 202312:35Byron Buxton Hopes To Play In Rehab Games Soon
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) has been hitting, throwing and running, and the goal is still to get him back in minor-league rehab games for Triple-A St. Paul. However, the Triple-A season ends this Sunday, so if that's going to happen, it needs to be soon. Buxton received a cortisone injection for his injured right knee earlier this month and continues to do baseball activities, but it remains to be seen if the oft-injured 29-year-old will be able to return to the Twins starting lineup before the end of the regular season. At this point, the Twins probably are just hoping to have him available for the playoffs. Buxton has only served as a designated hitter in the big leagues this year in 304 at-bats and has slashed just .207/.294/.438 with 17 homers, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 13 202312:30Byron Buxton Receives Cortisone Shot
Because conservative treatment wasn't working for Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee), he was given a cortisone shot in his right knee on Sunday. The Twins are still hopeful Buxton can get into minor-league rehab games. Buxton encountered a setback with the patellar tendinitis in his knee last week and was pulled off his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 29-year-old hasn't played the outfield at all in the majors this year and may not make it back to the big leagues before the 2023 season is over. The oft-injured outfielder has slashed .207/.294/.438 with 17 home runs, 42 RBI, nine stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 304 at-bats. The injuries continue to mount for Buxton, and he's played in over 100 games just once in nine MLB seasons.
Source: The Athletic - Dan HayesRotoBaller.com
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