Buxton back as Twins fight for playoff spot
Aug 15 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Minnesota Twins
NEWS: Minnesota activated OF Byron Buxton from the IL and designated C Alex Jackson for assignment.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Buxton returned Thursday for the Field of Dreams Game after his second stint on the IL this season with a hip issue. With the Twins in playoff contention (and adding a few pieces at the trade deadline) they need their All-Star center fielder out there on both sides of the ball. The sense is that he’s not quite at 100%, so there may be a few extra rest days built in as long as the Twins are in contention. But we’re expecting him to be in the lineup most days. Jackson’s roster spot was the cost; with the Twins hanging on to Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini an able backup at...
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