Overview
- Buxton left Tuesday’s game in Sacramento after assistant athletic trainer Jason Kirkman and manager Derek Shelton went to the outfield, and he walked off the field gingerly with the trainer for evaluation.
- Shelton told reporters the team is concerned about Buxton’s hip, which has forced him to two prior injured-list stints this season and required an injection during July.
- Trevor Larnach immediately replaced Buxton in the outfield, forcing defensive adjustments for the Twins during the later innings.
- The Twins have not yet placed Buxton on the injured list and said they will “wait and see,” but they could rest him for the next game or add a roster replacement if the evaluation warrants it.
- Top prospect Walker Jenkins, who has hit very well at Triple-A in August, is the leading internal candidate to be called up if Buxton is moved to the injured list and the Twins need an outfielder.