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Twins Place Buxton and Correa on Concussion List After Outfield Collision

Minnesota turns to minor league depth, calling up Carson McCusker, as both stars recover following Thursday's incident in Baltimore.

May 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa collided in shallow center field Thursday while pursuing a pop-up during a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Both players were placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, with Buxton's move retroactive to Friday and Correa's placement occurring on Friday.
  • Triple-A outfielder Carson McCusker is traveling to Milwaukee to join the Twins' roster as a likely replacement for Buxton.
  • Buxton had been performing well prior to the injury, batting .261 with 10 home runs, eight stolen bases, and an .834 OPS in 41 games this season.
  • This incident adds to Buxton's history of injury challenges, as the Twins emphasize adherence to MLB concussion protocols during his and Correa's recovery.