Twins' Byron Buxton Announces Return to Center Field Following Knee Rehab

After a year of being limited to a designated hitter role due to knee issues, Buxton is set to return to center field, a move seen as crucial for the Twins' success in the upcoming season.

• Byron Buxton, the Minnesota Twins star, has announced his return to center field for the upcoming season, following a year of being limited to a designated hitter role due to knee issues.
• Buxton has spent the winter in intense rehab and training after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in October.
• Despite his injuries and struggles, Buxton was nearly a league-average hitter in 2023, finishing the season with a .731 OPS.
• Although some fans have expressed skepticism about Buxton's return, his teammates and the Twins' president of baseball operations have shown confidence in his recovery.
• Buxton's return to center field is seen as crucial for the Twins' success in the upcoming season.

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