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Twins Scratch Byron Buxton With Hip Soreness as Marlins Replace Injured Rookie in Rotation

Miami turns to Braxton Garrett following Robby Snelling’s UCL sprain.

October 13, 2023
May 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his RBI double in the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. David Richard-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Twins pulled Byron Buxton from the lineup before first pitch because of right hip flexor soreness, with the team announcing the change about two hours ahead of the game.
  • With Buxton out, Austin Martin moved into the leadoff spot and Josh Bell took over as designated hitter in a reshuffled order.
  • The lineup tweak followed Minnesota optioning outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul earlier in the day, which opened more at-bats for Martin.
  • Buxton had entered the day on a power surge after a two-homer game that gave him 15 for the season, drawing praise from manager Derek Shelton for his recent swing.
  • Miami placed rookie Robby Snelling on the injured list with a left elbow UCL sprain and activated left-hander Braxton Garrett to make his season debut, with the Twins set to start Zebby Matthews in his own season opener.