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Buxton Back on IL After Hip Issue | Minnesota Twins News
Byron Buxton’s return to the injured list just nine days after being cleared sends shockwaves through the Twins’ lineup, as the star outfielder battles a persistent right hip impingement that’s plagued him since May. Forced out of Tuesday’s game after just two at-bats, Buxton received a cortisone injection from team doctor Christopher Larson in hopes of easing the pain. With Tristan Gray called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot, Luke Keaschall steps into center field duties. Despite the setbacks, Buxton’s season has been a standout — .263 batting average, 25 homers, and 7 steals in 82…
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