Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from concussion injured list after 11-game absence
- The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the concussion injured list on Friday after an 11-game absence.
- Buxton suffered a concussion after colliding face-first with shortstop Carlos Correa on May 15 while both raced to catch a fly ball in Baltimore.
- Buxton initially thought he only had a headache but later struggled with activity before passing a simulated game test and MLB concussion protocols in Tampa.
- Before his injury, Buxton was hitting.313 in May with eight home runs in 28 games and manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed he passed all concussion protocols.
- Buxton’s return adds depth to the outfield as the Twins prepare for a seven-game West Coast trip, while they await Matt Wallner’s recovery from a hamstring strain.
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With concussion behind him, Twins welcome back Byron Buxton
SEATTLE — Byron Buxton initially thought he was just dealing with a headache in the immediate aftermath of his collision with Carlos Correa just over two weeks ago. While Correa walked off the field alongside a trainer immediately, Buxton stayed in and finished off the half-inning in center. “I stood there and didn’t move for two outs,” Buxton said. “It felt like 20 minutes and I knew then like it’s probably more serious than a headache.” Still,…

Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from concussion injured list after 11-game absence
SEATTLE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the seven-day concussion injured list Friday before a three-game series in Seattle, two weeks after he collided with shortstop Carlos Correa in pursuit of a shallow fly ball.
Twins Reinstate Byron Buxton from Concussion Injured List After 11-Game Absence
SEATTLE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday before beginning a three-game series in Seattle, two weeks after he collided with shortstop Carlos Correa in pursuit of a shallow fly ball. Buxton missed 11 games after the collision, which also sent Correa into the concussion protocol. Correa only needed the minimum seven-day stay on the injured list and missed five gam…
Byron Buxton electrifies Minnesota Twins' lineup with stunning return from concussion list
The Resurgence of Byron Buxton: A Spark in the Minnesota Twins’ Lineup In a moment that could only be described as a turning point for the Minnesota Twins, Byron Buxton made a triumphant return to the field after a brief hiatus due to a concussion. His comeback not only reinvigorated the team but also sent waves of excitement through the fanbase, signaling a return to form for one of baseball’s most dynamic talents. Buxton’s Electrifying Comebac…
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