Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.

Buxton led off the bottom of the first inning when he was hit, although the play was initially ruled a foul ball. Minnesota challenged the call and it was overturned after video review showed the ball hitting a pad on the top of Buxton’s hand.

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has a traveling companion for next week’s All-Star Game back in his home state of Georgia: Pitcher and teammate Joe Ryan on Wednesday was named an injury replacement for the American League team.

Joe Ryan should be an All-Star for the Minnesota Twins this season. He is currently lined up to start Saturday against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. That may still be a possibility but Minnesota may want him to rest. The Boston Red Sox want him to change teams.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have a familiar face joining him at next week’s All-Star Game. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan was named Wednesday as an injury replacement for the American League roster,

There's just something about the 2016 class of Minnesota high school baseball players and making it to the Major Leagues. Former Simley Spartan Michael Busch is at the top of that list.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

The Minnesota Twins shuffled around their roster before taking on the Chicago Cubs in one of their last few games before the All-Star break.