Byron Buxton To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
2 years agoMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip, knee) will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this Tuesday, ending his season. It was originally reported that Buxton was expected to return at some point in the season, but with the Twins falling out of contention the team has decided the best course of action is to get Buxton right for the 2023 season. Buxton, once again, has dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season. At this point, it is hard to see him playing much more than three-quarters of a season, which obviously significantly impacts his fantasy value. On top of that, he has stopped running almost completely, likely due to the injuries, and has just six steals this year. He will still contribute power-wise, but it will be hard to draft him as an integral part of fantasy rosters next season. The upside remains sky-high, but the likelihood he can maintain that over a full season is decreasing rapidly.
Source: Dan Hayes
Source: Dan Hayes