Twins' Stars Correa and Buxton Nearing Return Amid Wild Card Push

Correa shows significant progress from plantar fasciitis; Buxton resumes running and drills despite hip soreness

Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton are nearing their return to the Twins' lineup after undergoing intense treatments for their respective injuries.
Correa, sidelined since July 12 with plantar fasciitis, has shown significant improvement following a new, painful treatment.
Buxton, out since August 13 due to hip inflammation, is working through soreness but has resumed running and defensive drills.
The Twins have struggled recently, losing 14 of their last 20 games, and are in a tight race for the AL's second wild card spot.
Manager Rocco Baldelli is arranging for Correa, Buxton, and other injured players to face live pitching from Single-A pitchers to prepare for their comeback.