Byron Buxton Fantasy Stats

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton wants to play for a winner and may reconsider his stance for certain teams if the Twins continue to break up their roster, a major-league source told The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Buxton, a two-time All-Star, has three years and $45 million left on his current contract. He also has full no-trade protection through next season and the ability to block trades to five teams in 2027 and 2028. The Twins organization is in a precarious state this offseason after trading away shortstop Carlos Correa and most of their bullpen over the summer. Baseball Prospectus estimates the team's current payroll at $95 million, which is a steep drop-off from where the Twins have been the last five seasons. Buxton's decision on whether to waive his no-trade clause could depend on whether Minnesota trades away one or both of starting pitchers Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This doesn't come as a surprise after Buxton was forced to exit Sunday's contest due to a knee contusion. It wouldn't be shocking to see Buxton take a few days off to recover. This doesn't sound like the type of issue that will land Buxton on the shelf. Austin Martin, James Outman, and Matt Wallner will cover the outfield for Monday's contest. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday for another update on Buxton's status.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) exited the team's game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday with a left-knee contusion. Buxton suffered the injury on a hit by pitch in the top of the fifth inning, but he stayed in until the Twins replaced him in center field with James Outman in the bottom of the sixth. Buxton finished the afternoon 1-for-2 with a solo home run, giving him the first 30-homer season of his career. The oft-injured 31-year-old standout has played in 109 games - his most since 2017 - and slashed a robust .271/.332/.562 with 74 RBI, 85 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases in 467 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates on Buxton's knee.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is resting in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Josh Outman will take over in center field and will bat eighth against White Sox left-handed opener Fraser Ellard. Buxton has been seeing the ball well at the plate, but he'll get a day off after starting each of the team's last seven games. The 31-year-old veteran has managed to mostly stay healthy in 2025 and has played in over 100 contests for just the third time in his 11 major-league-seasons while slashing .273/.333/.559 with a career-best 29 home runs, 72 RBI, 83 runs scored and 21 stolen bases in 456 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should get him back in their starting lineups for Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, according to the team. The Twins haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, but Buxton should be back in there, either in center field or as the designated hitter. The 31-year-old veteran is returning from left rib cartilage irritation that has kept him out since late July. Buxton is having one of the finest years of his MLB career, but he didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment and could be rusty on offense initially. The two-time All-Star is returning to a strong .282/.343/.561 slash line, a .905 OPS, 23 home runs, 59 RBI, 68 runs scored and 17 steals in 326 at-bats.

The Minnesota Twins could activate outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list as early as Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton landed on the IL with left-rib cartilage irritation on July 29 (retroactive to July 27), but it appears he'll make a quick return. Although the 31-year-old went three straight games without a hit before going on the shelf, he has recorded outstanding overall numbers this season. Buxton has put together a .282/.343/.561 line with 23 homers, 59 RBI, 68 runs scored, and 17 steals in 364 trips to the plate.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) is not ready to come off the 10-day injured list and won't return to the lineup Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Alan Roden will play center field in Buxton's place and lead off versus right-hander Jack Flaherty. Buxton has been on the injured list with left rib cartilage irritation since July 27, and he could return to the lineup Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Fantasy managers should check back for further updates on Buxton before then. The 31-year-old slashed an excellent .282/.343/.561 with 23 homers, 59 RBI, 68 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases over 364 plate appearances before he landed on the shelf. UPDATE: Buxton started hitting on Tuesday and did so again on Wednesday. He is upbeat and is picking up his baseball activities. If he continues to trend this way, he could be ready in a couple days, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 27. This move comes after Buxton was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a ribcage issue. He'll officially hit the shelf due to left rib cartilage irritation. This is a shame considering Buxton was actually doing quite well at the plate. He was slashing .282/.343/.561 with 23 home runs, 59 RBI, and 17 steals in 85 games. There should be a better timetable on his return in the coming days. In the meantime, Harrison Bader and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will likely split up the playing time in center field.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib cage) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton felt irritation in his side on Saturday and was held out of the series finale on Sunday against the Washington Nationals before an MRI exam showed left-side rib cartilage inflammation. The 31-year-old All-Star escaped any sort of serious injury and is considered day-to-day, which means he could be back in action in the series against Boston as soon as Tuesday. Fantasy managers will want to keep him out of their lineups another day and check back on Tuesday. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. is starting in center field for the Twin and will bat ninth on Monday against Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts. Keirsey should be avoided in DFS. He's gone 7-for-71 (.099) on the year with a homer and eight steals.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) appears to have avoided any significant injuries. Buxton underwent an MRI on Sunday which revealed left rib cartilage irritation. There is no structural damage, so this sounds like positive news for the Twins. On Sunday, Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton is considered day-to-day. He sat out on Sunday, but should be back in the lineup at some point next week. Fantasy managers will have to check back to see if he's in the lineup on Monday.