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Twins Stars Correa and Buxton Exit Game After Collision in Outfield

The Minnesota teammates were both removed following a miscommunication on a fly ball, with their injury statuses under evaluation.

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
Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins and Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros look on from the dugout before the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
May 10, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) talks with first baseman Ty France (13) as San Francisco Giants second base Christian Koss (50) is on first base in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton collided in shallow center field during the third inning of the Twins vs. Orioles game at Camden Yards on May 15, 2025.
  • Correa was immediately removed from the game and replaced by infielder Jonah Bride, while Buxton stayed through the third inning but did not return for the fourth.
  • The collision occurred as Buxton called off Correa at the last moment while pursuing a fly ball hit by Cedric Mullins, leading to a miscommunication between the players.
  • Both players' health is critical for the Twins, who entered the game on a 10-game winning streak and are competing in a tightly contested AL Central race.
  • The Twins adjusted their lineup midgame, replacing Buxton with Ty France in center field, as medical evaluations for both players continue.