The Minnesota Twins have placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee, with guarded optimism his absence can be kept to the minimum.
Minnesota Twins ’ Byron Buxton steals second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Minnesota Twins ’ Byron Buxton stands for The Star-Spangled Banner before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Chicago.
The move was made retroactive to Thursday. Both president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday they believe Buxton is on a realistic track to be ready to return when he’s eligible May 12, or at least a few days after that. An MRI test on his knee revealed no structural damage, Falvey said.
Meanwhile, third baseman Royce Lewis has been “tracking in a pretty good direction,” Falvey said. Lewis tore his right quadriceps while running the bases during his second at-bat in the season opener, and he has resumed swinging, jogging and some light work on the field.Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.Buxton is batting .250 with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 runs and 11 RBIs in 28 games this season.
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