Byron Buxton
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May 31, 2026
Resting up Sunday
Buxton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis
With the Twins wrapping up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game, Buxton is likely just getting a planned maintenance day after he recently missed time due to a sore right hip flexor. Since returning to the lineup May 19, Buxton has made all but one of his 10 starts at designated hitter and has gone 10-for-39 (.256 average) with two home runs, three doubles, four RBI and seven runs. The Twins haven't indicated when Buxton might be ready to play center field on a full-time basis, but fantasy managers can feel comfortable with keeping him active while he's still seeing regular at-bats at DH.
May 28, 2026
Hits homer in loss
Buxton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 15-2 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis
Buxton hit his team-leading 17th home run to lead off the game again impressive rookie hurler David Sandlin. The Silver Slugger started his third straight game at designated hitter as he deals with right hip soreness and an issue in his right throwing shoulder. Since missing five days because of the hip issue, Buxton has gone 7-for-28 with two home runs and four RBI in seven games.