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He won’t play, but Byron Buxton will still savor All-Star experience
Buxton will miss the game because of a hip injury, but he will join Media Day, the Home Run Derby and the red carpet with his family.
- Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will miss the All-Star Game in Philadelphia due to a hip injury, though he plans to participate in all scheduled festivities this week.
- Buxton landed on the injured list July 7 with a hip issue, forcing the Twins to shut him down for the first half's final six games to allow recovery time.
- While missing his first fan-voted start disappointed him, Buxton noted a "silver lining" in having more time to experience the Home Run Derby and red carpet with his family.
- Twins manager Derek Shelton and starter Joe Ryan will represent the club in Philadelphia on Tuesday, with Shelton joining Toronto manager John Schneider's staff for the event.
- With the Twins in the playoff mix, Buxton's health remains critical before the August 3 trade deadline; he slashed.271/.328/.575 with 25 home runs in the first half.
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He won’t play, but Byron Buxton will still savor All-Star experience
Byron Buxton will still participate in All-Star festivities this week.
·Saint Paul, United States
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