Byron Buxton, MN Twins Escape Injury Scare - Minnesota Sports Fan
The Minnesota Twins won their second-straight game on Friday night, but Byron Buxton left early with injury. Here's the latest (good) news.
www.minnesotasportsfan.comHere’s the latest on Byron Buxton based on recent reporting:
- Buxton is dealing with forearm soreness after being hit by a pitch. X-rays were negative, but he was held out of Saturday’s lineup as a precaution; no extended absence is expected, with hopes he returns soon [news outlets tracking Twins updates on April 2026].[3][6]
- There was recent coverage noting an earlier ribcage inflammation injury in 2025, but Buxton returned to form that season; continued injury updates in 2024–2025 highlighted that he has had notable health-related absences but also strong All-Star performance when active.[1][2]
- Other outlets in April 2026 described Buxton’s status as a likely return to the lineup within a day or two after the forearm scare, with managers optimistic about his availability off the bench if needed.[6][3]
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Cited sources:
- Buxton forearm update and status from FOX Sports and CBSSports coverage around April 2026.[3][6]
- Earlier injury history and context from DraftKings Network and Puckett’s Pond coverage.[2][1]