The state of Minnesota will now hold its collective breath as the immediate future of star center fielder Byron Buxton is suddenly unclear.
As the man leading off for the Twins on Wednesday night at Target Field, Buxton was hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton. Though he initially stayed in the game, stole second base, and scored a run, Buxton was replaced by infielder Brooks Lee his next time at the plate.
It’s officially a left-hand contusion for Buxton, according to the Twins, and it doesn’t sound like this is something that will keep him out for an extended period of time.
It’d be a shame if it does.
Not only has he been otherworldly for the Twins this season both at the plate and in the field, Buxton was set to compete in the Home Run Derby, as well as the All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.
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