Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton suffered an apparent right knee injury when he crashed into the center field wall while trying to make a leaping catch during Friday night’s game against the Texas Rangers.
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Saturday, July 9
According to MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger, Buxton suffered a bone bruise. His MRI didn’t reveal any other damage, so he “could be available soon.”
Buxton was initially diagnosed with a knee contusion and listed as day-to-day, Bollinger reported Friday.
Injuries Continue to Nag Buxton
Buxton suffered a bruised left hand when he was hit by a pitch during an April 14 loss to the Chicago White Sox, and while it wasn’t serious, it continued a trend.
The 22-year-old was limited to 31 games in the minors in 2014 prior to playing 13 games in the Arizona Fall League, and he was sidelined again last year with a sprained left thumb.
During the 2016 campaign—which has included a demotion to the minors—Buxton is batting .212 with one home run, 12 RBI, a .253 on-base percentage and six steals in 47 games.
Should Buxton miss more time, Danny Santana would likely fill in as Minnesota’s center fielder. Eddie Rosario or Max Kepler can also play center.
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