"Sounds like there's a good chance the #MNTwins will activate Byron Buxton (ribs) during the upcoming Yankees series in New York, perhaps as soon as Monday." Buxton’s importance to the Twins’ organization began over a decade ago when he was selected second overall in the 2012 MLB Draft out of high school.

August 11 - The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Buxton, 31, missed the last 13 games with left ribcage inflammation and has not played since July 26.

Buxton was sidelined just before the Twins tore down their roster leading to the trade deadline. He was batting .282 with 68 runs, 23 homers, 59 RBIs and a .905 OPS in 85 games when he went on the IL,