CF,DH - Minnesota Twins DTD
- Age 32
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Byron Buxton has a "decent chance" to return to the Twins lineup on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Buxton remains out of the lineup on Sunday ahead of an off day on Monday.
Byron Buxton remains out of the Twins lineup on Sunday against the Royals.
Fantasy Impact
Twins manager Derek Shelton said Buxton "was in a really good spot." He remains day-to-day.
Byron Buxton is not in the Twins lineup on Saturday against the Royals.
Fantasy Impact
Buxton is not expected to undergo imaging after he suffered a right shoulder contusion while making a diving catch in Friday's game. He remains day-to-day heading into the weekend.
Byron Buxton exited Friday's game against the Kansas Royals due to a right shoulder contusion.
Fantasy Impact
Buxton injured his right shoulder in the third inning after crashing into the outfield wall while making a running catch. He was able to stay in the game but was later pulled as a precaution when his spot came up in the lineup, as it is the same shoulder he injured on May 23 while sliding into second base against the Boston Red Sox. He can be considered day-to-day for now, with an update expected before the Minnesota Twins game on Saturday.
Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 in an 8-6 loss to the Royals on Thursday with a home run, a walk, one run scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Buxton provided some thump in a losing effort Thursday, though it wasn’t enough to bail out Minnesota’s pitching. After Thursday’s loss, Buxton is slashing .258/.320/.551 with 18 home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs scored, five stolen bases, a .367 wOBA, and a .278 BABIP across 54 games.
