Byron Buxton Appears As Pinch-Hitter Sunday
1 year agoMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) pinch-hit in the eighth inning of a 6-3 extra innings win over the Detroit Tigers. Buxton was out of the starting lineup due to a back issue that manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed has been bothering his center fielder for a while, but it appears it will be an injury that Buxton can play through. He might get more games off while he recovers, but he should be in the lineup more often than not. Buxton has had mixed results this year, hitting just .207 but mashing 13 homers and swiping six bases in 218 at-bats. Hopefully some additional rest lets him heat up at the dish.
Source: Do-Hyoung Park
Source: Do-Hyoung Park