Byron Buxton left the game on July 26 against the Washington Nationals after making a catch up against the wall. An MRI revealed a rib cartilage issue. Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune says he won’t be back when first eligible.

The Twins sent Buxton for magnetic resonance imaging on Sunday and manager Rocco Baldelli said that day the diagnosis was “a good outcome” and that Buxton would “hopefully be back very soon.” But now his day-to-day injury will have him out for at least 10 days, and the Twins will have to make do without their most-impactful player.

The Twins received good news as Byron Buxton's MRI showed only rib cartilage irritation, making him day-to-day after a stellar 2025 run.

Buxton exited after the sixth inning Saturday with left side soreness. He is scheduled to undergo medical imaging Sunday.

The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a rib injury.

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton was put on the 10-day injured list with left ribcage inflammation, per the team announcement. Buxton landed on the injured list yet again, something that has been very common in his MLB career.

Ryan Jeffers came off the paternity list and pitcher Pierson Ohl was called up from St. Paul to make his first major league start.

After initially staying in the game, stealing second base, and coming around to score, Buxton was replaced by infielder Brooks Lee his next time at the plate.

Twins star Byron Buxton is on track to potentially return from the IL when Minnesota begins a series against the Royals at Target Field on Friday night. Buxton has been sidelined since July 26 due to left ribcage inflammation.

The Minnesota Twins stuck by star Byron Buxton throughout a laundry list of injuries over the years. Now with a rebuild looming, the center fielder is prepared to stand by his club.