Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
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Baxley native selected for his second All-Star Game, also chosen as a first-time entrant in the Home Run Derby
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was selected to the American League roster for the 2025 All-Star Game July 15 in Atlanta, with Joe Ryan and Jhoan Duran standing by if any pitchers back out
Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch on the hand for the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and was lifted from the game.
Rooker is the penultimate addition to the Derby, barring an injury replacement being needed for Ronald Acuña Jr., who'll have the home crowd pulling for him. He'll be joined by James Wood, Junior Caminero, Cal Raleigh, Oneil Cruz, and Byron Buxton.
Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.