Buxton's Road to Recovery
Byron Buxton, the Minnesota Twins' All-Star center fielder, was placed on the 10‑day injured list on July 6 after a right hip strain sidelined him early in the season. The club has labeled his status as day‑to‑day, urging patience as he ramps up baseball activities.
Buxton says he is feeling better each day and is targeting a return during the Twins' upcoming road trip. He remains optimistic about his progress and hopes to contribute again as soon as the medical staff clears him.
All-Star Weekend Highlights
The All-Star break offered a brief respite. Though he missed his first start at the game, Buxton enjoyed the festivities with his family, and his sons relished the Home Run Derby, where they mingled with players such as Mike Trout.
During the derby, Buxton exchanged notes with Trout and fellow All-Star Tristan Peters, and he later recalled watching Peters compete with the Savannah Bananas before the latter’s major‑league debut. Those interactions underscored the supportive atmosphere among the game’s rising stars.
Beyond the personal connections, Buxton’s recovery is being closely monitored by the Twins’ medical staff and coaching personnel, including hitting coach Derek Shelton, who has been in regular contact with the player.
The Twins, who also face the Chicago White Sox in an upcoming series, are balancing the need to protect Buxton’s health with the desire to reintegrate him into the lineup before the season’s stretch run.