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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-26 · via The Athletic

Twins' Buxton leaves game with injury, clouding playoff push

Byron Buxton departed Tuesday's game against the Athletics in the seventh inning after failing to track down a gap hit, with the team citing an undisclosed injury. The center fielder, who has battled right hip soreness all season and missed time twice, walked off under his own power. His recent struggles at the plate and the Twins' precarious wild-card position make another absence potentially costly, with top prospect Walker Jenkins waiting in the wings.

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Buxton's hip issue has been a persistent problem since mid-May, forcing him to the injured list twice already this season. His offensive production has dipped sharply since the All-Star break, with just two extra-base hits in 70 plate appearances and no home runs since late June. The Twins entered Tuesday's game two games behind the final American League wild-card spot with only 29 games remaining.

If Buxton needs another IL stint, Minnesota could turn to top prospect Walker Jenkins, who has impressed in August

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