Byron Buxton Exits Twins' 6-1 Win Over Yankees After First Inning

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's 6-1 win over the New York Yankees after the first inning at Yankee Stadium after aggravating a hip injury. Buxton reached base on an infield single to the third-base side of the mound. He was thrown out attempting to steal second base on a headfirst slide during a full-count pitch to Kody Clemens, who struck out.

It was Buxton's first caught stealing since May 1, 2024, ending a streak of 38 successful steals. Buxton grimaced as he was tagged out by New York shortstop Anthony Volpe and was replaced in center field by rookie Kyler Fedko. Minnesota manager Derek Shelton stated that Buxton had to go hard on the ball that Ryan Weathers knocked down and that the second steal attempt aggravated the hip.

271 with 25 home runs and 45 RBIs in 75 games this season. He was named the starting center fielder for the American League All-Star team on Saturday. “A little sore, didn’t feel too hot,” Buxton said after the game.