Byron Buxton, the Minnesota Twins' starting center fielder and an American League All-Star, is headed to the 10-day injured list after aggravating a right hip injury during Sunday's 6-1 win at Yankee Stadium. The timing is brutal for Minnesota: the move sidelines Buxton for the Twins' final six games before the All-Star break and wipes out his scheduled start in next week's Midsummer Classic.
Club confirms IL move; recall expected
MLB.com reported that the hip flared up when Buxton tried to steal second base in the first inning. In a corresponding roster move, the Twins are set to recall outfielder Alan Roden from Triple-A St. Paul, according to
