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Byron Buxton Placed on 10-Day Injured List, Missing All-Star Game
7/8/2026, 4:51:40 AM
Core Event: Buxton Sent to 10-Day IL Over Hip Injury
The Minnesota Twins placed 32-year-old outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after he aggravated a lingering right-hip problem during a steal attempt against the New York Yankees. The move sidelines him through the All-Star break, his first IL stint of 2026.
Background & Context: A Career Marred by Injuries, Yet a Breakout Year
Buxton’s career has been marred by injuries; he has exceeded 100 games in only three of his twelve seasons since 2015. After a healthy 2025 campaign—126 games, 35 homers, a Silver Slugger—he entered 2026 with a career-high 25 homers and a .904 OPS, placing him among the league’s top power hitters.
Data & Statistics: Season Numbers at a Glance
- Batting average .271, OPS .904 (team-leading) in 75 games
- 25 home runs (tied for third in AL) and 45 RBIs
- Played 75 of 162 games; 38 steal attempts since May 2024, first caught stealing in that span
Official Statements & Responses
The Twins announced Buxton’s IL placement, noting the hip issue resurfaced despite prior rest. Manager Derek Shelton said the timing, given the schedule and Buxton’s condition, made the move “the best-case scenario for everybody.” The club recalled outfielder Alan Roden from Triple-A St. Paul.
On-the-Ground Reports
Buxton returned Saturday versus the Yankees, recording two RBIs. In the first inning Sunday, he reached on an infield single, attempted to steal second, was thrown out, grimaced after the tag and left the game. The injury was described as an “awkward slide” that re-aggravated his right-hip impingement.
Criticism & Opposition
No public criticism or dissenting commentary from players, analysts, or opposing teams was identified in the available reports.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise medical description: ESPN and the New York Post refer to a “right-hip impingement,” while TheScore labels the ailment a “right hip strain.” Additionally, the exact timeline of the hip’s initial treatment (day-to-day vs. rest) is variably described, leaving a minor gap in the injury’s clinical narrative.
Verbatim Quotes
> “We dealt with the hip earlier in the year, gave it some time and it calmed down, and then gave it some time again, and it reaggravated,” — Derek Shelton, Minnesota Twins manager.
What’s Next: Roster Moves and Wild-Card Implications
Alan Roden joins the active roster as Buxton recovers. The Twins, sitting 1.5 games behind the final American League wild-card spot, will look to maintain momentum in the upcoming series while monitoring Buxton’s health for a potential return later in the season.
