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Byron Buxton Placed on 10‑Day IL, Will Miss All‑Star Game

The move removes Minnesota's top offensive player from the roster through the All‑Star break, threatening the Twins' push for a playoff spot.

Jul 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits an RBI double in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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FILE: Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton reacts after striking out looking with the bases loaded against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after hitting a single in the first inning during the game between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in New York, New York.

Overview

  • The Twins placed Buxton on the 10‑day injured list for a right hip strain, a move announced Tuesday and made retroactive to July 6 that prevents him from playing in the July 14 All‑Star Game.
  • Buxton re‑aggravated a lingering right hip problem on Sunday while attempting to steal second base, leaving that game early and prompting the team to shut him down through the break.
  • He has been one of the AL's top hitters this season with 25 home runs and roughly a .904 OPS through 75 games, making his absence a major loss for Minnesota's lineup.
  • Minnesota recalled outfielder Alan Roden from Triple‑A St. Paul to fill Buxton's roster spot and will still send pitcher Joe Ryan to the All‑Star Game as the club's representative.
  • General manager Jeremy Zoll said the team has no plans to trade Buxton, but the unclear recovery timeline could influence the Twins' roster and trade‑deadline decisions as they stay close to a wild‑card position.