Buxton Hip Injury Aggravated in Twins Win
Byron Buxton reaggravated his hip injury during Minnesota's game, casting doubt on his near-term availability for the playoff-contending Twins.
Byron Buxton aggravated a pre-existing hip injury during the Twins' most recent game. The news comes as Minnesota sits just 0.5 games out of a playoff spot, making Buxton's health particularly significant. No official IL move has been announced, but the reaggravation warrants monitoring. The report comes from the Twins' beat reporter, lending it credibility.
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