May 16, 2025
Minnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa (head) and outfielder
Byron Buxton (head) are both out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers after they collided chasing a pop-up in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. Although neither player has been put on the injured list, they are both in the league's concussion protocol, and it's unknown if they'll be available to play all weekend.
Brooks Lee is starting at short and batting third, while
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. is in center field and hitting eighth against Brewers right-hander
Chad Patrick. Fantasy managers should prepare for the potential of both Correa and Buxton landing on the seven-day concussion list if they are unable to return in Milwaukee this weekend. Both Lee and Keirsey will be everyday players for Minnesota until Correa and Buxton are able to return.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 15, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton (head) was forced to leave Thursday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards after a scary collision in the third inning with teammate
Carlos Correa in shallow center field, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. The good news for Buxton's fantasy managers is that he went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before departing and being placed in MLB's concussion protocol. It's a good bet that the 31-year-old won't play in Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, and if he does have a concussion, he'll be placed on the seven-day concussion injured list.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. moved from left field to center field after Buxton's injury. With
Harrison Bader (groin) injured on Wednesday, Keirsey could be in line for regular playing time moving forward.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Minnesota Star Tribune - Bobby Nightengale
May 7, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI, and two runs during their victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday evening. Buxton hit an RBI double to left field in the second frame, scoring
Trevor Larnach. Later in the seventh, Buxton hit his eighth long ball of the season, scoring
Jonah Bride and
Willi Castro. This was Buxton's second-straight contest hitting a long ball. Over his last 10 contests, he has only gone hitless once and held an impressive .357/.378/.643 slash line with one double, one triple, and three home runs. The 31-year-old has generated an elite 14.1 percent barrel rate with a 55.3 percent hard-hit rate, which suggests he should continue to see his power production increase. He will be a popular play in DFS on Wednesday, facing Baltimore right-hander
Charlie Morton.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 27, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton is sitting on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels with right-hander
Jose Soriano toeing the rubber for the Angels. Buxton has been productive lately, with three home runs, six RBIs, and a stolen base in the last seven days. On the season, he is now slashing .237/.269/.505 with six home runs, 22 runs scored, and 15 RBI with six stolen bases. This figures to be a planned off day for Buxton, as the Twins go for the sweep on Sunday. Filling in for Buxton will be
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. in left field, as
Harrison Bader shifts over to center field. Next up for Buxton and the Twins will be a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on the road.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Twins
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