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Byron Buxton Leaves Game After Reaggravating Right Hip

The Twins will use scheduled off-days to evaluate Buxton before deciding on an injured-list move that could prompt a call-up of top prospect Walker Jenkins.

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Aug 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts after hitting a single during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Buxton left Tuesday night’s game at Sutter Health Park after slowing on a ball in the right‑center gap, bending over in visible pain and walking off with assistant athletic trainer Jason Kirkman.
  • Manager Derek Shelton said the issue appears linked to Buxton’s ongoing right‑hip problem and that the team removed him to get a look at the injury.
  • The Twins made no roster move the day after the exit and plan to monitor Buxton through scheduled off-days before deciding whether to place him on the 10‑day injured list.
  • If Buxton needs to go on the IL, Minnesota is weighing internal options including Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall and could summon top prospect Walker Jenkins from Triple‑A.
  • Buxton has missed time this season for the same right‑hip problem, received a cortisone injection after an earlier aggravation, and his availability matters to the Twins’ late‑season playoff push because he leads the team in power production.