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Byron Buxton Day-to-Day With Hip Impingement
An MRI exam on Monday showed that Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is dealing with a right-hip impingement, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Manager Derek Shelton said that Buxton is day-to-day. It explains why Buxton was held out of Monday's series opener in Houston against the Astros. The 32-year-old veteran center fielder doesn't appear to be dealing with a very serious injury, but fantasy managers should not be surprised if he's out for a second straight game in the second game of the series at Daikin Park on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star and 12-year veteran currently leads the American League with 25 home runs in 73 games across 329 plate appearances after clubbing a career-high 35 round-trippers, driving in 83, and stealing 24 bags in 126 games played in 2025. In addition to his 25 homers this year, Buxton has slashed .268/.325/.573 with an .898 OPS, 43 home runs, 56 runs, and seven steals for the Twins. His xBA of .249 and xwOBA of .351 (wOBA of .382) point to regression, but Buxton remains a must-hold in all fantasy formats. Hopefully, his hip injury won't lead him to the injured list just before the All-Star break in July.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
