Overview
- The Twins placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a recurring right hip impingement, marking his third IL stint this season for the same issue.
- Buxton aggravated the hip while chasing a ball in the gap during Tuesday's game against the Athletics and left that game after moving awkwardly.
- Minnesota recalled outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul to fill Buxton's roster spot before Sunday's game.
- General manager Jeremy Zoll said surgery is a possible option if conservative treatment fails, and manager Derek Shelton said the club is trying to get Buxton back this year but his availability is uncertain.
- When healthy Buxton has been a major contributor this season at the plate and in center field, with 25 home runs and strong defensive metrics, so his absence could force lineup changes and increase the role of internal options and prospects as the Twins pursue a Wild Card berth.