9 months agoMinnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) could finally return to center field at some point upon his return from the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old has been restricted to DH duties in all 80 game started this year in an attempt by the Twins to preserve the oft-injured Buxton in bubble wrap. But the speedy slugger has already hit the IL on two occasions this season, so the plan hasn't all worked. Buxton still awaits a rehab assignment before any potential activation while hampered by a right hamstring strain dating back to Aug. 2, but he still has a chance to return before August's end. Perhaps returning to the outfield would get Buxton more focused at the plate; the former All-Star is batting just .207 (63-for-304) with a .731 OPS, 17 home runs, 42 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 2023.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBaller
Source: Betsy Helfand - Pioneer Press