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Twins Place Byron Buxton On 10-Day IL With Ribcage Inflammation

By Leo Morgenstern | July 29, 2025 at 6:39pm CDT

The Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with left ribcage inflammation. Catcher Ryan Jeffers, who was activated from the paternity list, will take Buxton’s spot on the active roster. In an additional transaction, the Twins officially selected right-hander Pierson Ohl’s contract from Triple-A. He will take the roster spot left vacant after yesterday’s Chris Paddack trade.

Buxton left Saturday’s game early with what the team then deemed left side soreness (per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic). His MRI revealed he had suffered rib cartilage irritation, which manager Rocco Baldelli described as positive news on Sunday (per Gleeman). At the time, the team believed Buxton to be day-to-day. Evidently, they have now decided he’ll need more than a couple of days off to recover. He is now eligible to return next Wednesday, though it’s not yet clear how long he’ll be out.

The All-Star center fielder is in the midst of a phenomenal season that’s shaping up to be the best of his career. He is slashing .282/.343/.561 with 23 home runs, 17 stolen bases, and 4 OAA. His 3.9 FanGraphs WAR ranks him among the top 10 players in the American League. Of course, playing at a superstar level has never been a problem for Buxton. Rather, his problem has always been staying on the field. He has dealt with injury issues in every season of his career. Only once has he qualified for the batting title, and even then, he just barely reached the cutoff, taking 511 plate appearances over 140 games in 2017. Since then, he has yet to even surpass 400 plate appearances in a season, and only once has he surpassed 100 games (102 games played in 2024). This is already his second IL stint of 2025; he previously spent two weeks on the concussion IL. The Twins and Buxton will hope his rib injury is not much more serious than they initially thought, allowing him to get back on the field in time to set new career highs in plate appearances and games played.

While Buxton is out, the Twins have an excellent backup plan in Harrison Bader – as long as he isn’t traded in the next two days. Bader is a Gold Glove-winning center fielder, and he also happens to be enjoying the best offensive season of his career. He has played most of his games in left field this year (marking the first time in his career he’s spent more time in a corner than in center), but he was one of the game’s premier defensive center fielders over the previous seven years. When the Twins signed Bader over the offseason, they were presumably hoping he’d spend as much time in a corner spot as possible, but they surely knew he might eventually have to fill in for Buxton in center.

Things will become more complicated for Baldelli if the Twins trade Bader ahead of the deadline, especially if they also part with utility man Willi Castro. That would likely leave rookie DaShawn Keirsey Jr. as Minnesota’s starting center fielder in Buxton’s absence. Keirsey’s speed should help him hold his own in center, but he is batting .120 with a .354 OPS this year in 78 plate appearances. That’s a big drop-off from Bader’s production and a massive drop-off from Buxton’s production. Regardless, if the Twins are planning to continue selling before the deadline, it seems unlikely that Buxton’s injury would prevent them from parting with Bader or Castro.

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  1. murphy8

    16 hours ago

    Another trade deadline candidate bites the dust. And another one gone and another one gone

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    • ForDoingNothing

      16 hours ago

      He was never a trade candidate

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      • BuyBuyMets

        14 hours ago

        Correct. Buck has a no-trade clause and he has been very clear about not leaving Minnesota.

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    • Acoss1331

      16 hours ago

      Buxton was never on the block, he has no intention of leaving the Twins and dude has earned that. A 10-day IL stint is really not bad all things considered.

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      • DarrenDreifortsContract

        15 hours ago

        Earned it by being hurt all of the time? lol

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        • superunclea

          2 hours ago

          Are we going to say the same thing about Acuna? He gets hurt almost as much.

          Reply
      • BigChiefWahoo

        14 hours ago

        A 10-day IL stint for Glass Joe never ends up being just 10 days. He’ll be out a minimum of a month.

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      • AM21

        13 hours ago

        Earned it how? 11 seasons where he managed to reach 100 games twice?

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    • Cora the Destroya

      16 hours ago

      That’s completely the Twins’ fault for resigning this guy knowing his injury history. It’s completely on them as Buxton is the literal definition of a silver lining before he hits on the injury list.

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      • yeasties

        15 hours ago

        They offered that contract precisely because they know he gets hurt a lot.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          14 hours ago

          @yeasties

          Right.
          If he was good for 150 games a year at that production, he’d be a perennial MVP candidate and his contract would be double what it is.

          He’s averaged 4.6 fWAR per 150 games over his career. And 4.8 fWAR per 150 games since he signed the contract.

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        • BuyBuyMets

          14 hours ago

          But unfortunately that 150 games usually spans two seasons

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        • DarrenDreifortsContract

          13 hours ago

          Per 150 games yet he hasn’t even played 150 games in a season in 10 years.

          You stat nerds would make horrible GM’s.

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        • Rudy Zolteck

          11 hours ago

          Are you serious? He said right at the beginning of his comment he already knows Buxton doesn’t play 150 in a season, but it’s a good contract anyway: “If he was good for 150 games a year at that production…”

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        • DarrenDreifortsContract

          11 hours ago

          Are you serious? I was replying to the second part of his comment.

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        • Rudy Zolteck

          11 hours ago

          Without paying attention to what he said in the first. He’s saying Buxton is a good contract even though he doesn’t play a lot of games because the production he puts up when he does play is still really good for the money he’s making. It’s not a horrible GM move, and it’s really not even that nerdy to understand.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          11 hours ago

          Are you likewise befuddled by the concept of ERA?

          “Earned runs per 9 innings? He never even pitches 9 innings per game”

          It’s simply a way to compare apples to apples.

          But, here, if this helps you

          Buxton averages .0303 fWAR per game and .0319 fWAR per game since he signed his contract.

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        • DarrenDreifortsContract

          9 hours ago

          But what does that take away from what I said?

          He has never played 150 games regardless of what anyone says.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          9 hours ago

          RE DDC

          Is anyone saying otherwise?

          EVERYONE here knows that.
          EVERYONE here participating in this conversation has said it.

          Why are YOU brining it up?

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        • Father Theresa

          5 hours ago

          Let’s all just agree that this is a bad contract.
          It was a bad contract when they first did it. Because the next year they moved him to DH. He can’t stay healthy. Not once! I don’t know why they have him a no trade clause on top of that either.

          Let’s assume he comes back in 10 days. His value will NEVER be higher. Ownership is looking to sell the team. This would be a great time to ship out the always injured player and get some salary relief.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          2 hours ago

          “Let’s all just agree that this is a bad contract.”

          It has been a fantastic contract for the twins.

          Buxton for $15 million a season: 91 games, 370 PA, 22 HR, 60 runs, 52 RBI, .249/.320/.514 130 wRC+, 2.9 fWAR
          fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?startdate=&…

          Players who signed in 2024 for between 13 and 17 million a year: 128 games, 514 PA, 17 HR, 59 runs, 64 RBI, .248/.318/.416 102 wRC+, 0.7 fWAR
          fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&st…

          Players who signed in 2023 for between 13 and 17 million a year: 121 games, 489 PA, 11 HR, 50 runs, 49 RBI, .247/.316/.383 92 wRC+, -0.2 fWAR
          fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&st…

          Players who signed in 2022 for between 13 and 17 million a year: 119 games, 474 PA, 15 HR, 56 runs, 52 RBI, .240/.326/.405 109 wRC+, 1.5 fWAR
          fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?startdate=&…

          I hope you can see that Buxton’s production blows those guys out of the water.

          1) He misses a lot of time
          2) He’s very productive when he plays
          3) He’s on a very cheap contract for what he produces when he plays.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          1 hour ago

          Here are the hitters that signed for between $13 and $17 million a year since 2022 (the year Buxton signed his contract).

          Who of these guys would your rather have than Buxton?

          2022
          Avisail Garcia
          Mark Canha
          Nelson Cruz
          Chris Taylor
          Anthony Rizzo
          Seiya Suzuki

          2023
          MItch Haniger
          Andrew Benintendi
          Josh Bell

          2024
          Charlie Blackmon
          Justin Turner
          Lourdes Gurriel Jr
          Jeimar Candelario
          Rhys Hoskins

          2025
          Anthony Santander
          Ha-Seong Kim
          Gleyber Torres
          Michael Conforto

          There’s 18 names here. Who would you take over Buxton?

          I see 3 players your could even consider

          Gleyber Torres. He’s having a solid season this year. But, he signed a one-year pillow deal. You weren’t getting him long-term for $15 million a year.

          Ha-Seong Kim. Maybe? But I don’t think so. But, he’s been meh this year (in just 10 games) and only signed that contract because he was coming off his own injury. You aren’t getting him long-term for $15 million a year.

          Seiya Suzuki. This is the only player that realistically is anywhere near Buxton 0n a similar contract to Buxton.

          Suzuki since 2022: 484 games, 2067 PA, .272/.345/.480 128 wRC+, 10.3 fWAR
          Buxton wince 2022: 364 games, 1481 PA, .249/.320/.514 130 wRC+, 11.6 fWAR
          fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&st…

          And I’d still take Buxton. Same hitting. Better defense and baserunning. More productive player despite playing less.

          Buxton is a productive player on a below-market contract. Nothing but a win for the Twins.

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      • Paleobros

        14 hours ago

        Actually, he’s an example, not the literal definition.

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    • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

      15 hours ago

      I was hoping the Cubs could get Bader to be their fifth OF and backup CF.

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      • HBan22

        15 hours ago

        If Buxton produces like he has this season, that contract is going to be a huge bargain. Of course it all comes down to health with him.

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        • stymeedone

          15 hours ago

          Buxton is on the IL and all is right with the world, once again.

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    • ryrockak

      15 hours ago

      Not a trade candidate buddy

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      • Brett Baty’s Bat

        15 hours ago

        Narrative destroyed!

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  2. Cora the Destroya

    16 hours ago

    Why is this not surprising?

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    • Brett Baty’s Bat

      15 hours ago

      Correa next?
      Lewis next?
      Are there betting lines on these things?

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      • BuyBuyMets

        14 hours ago

        Correa left tonight’s game in the first inning with lightheadedness. For a Twin that’s probably 60 days on the IL.

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        • rodcarew

          11 hours ago

          That’s what I get when I follow the Twins…

          Reply
  3. Holee Cow

    16 hours ago

    In other news, water is wet and the sky is blue.

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    • Steelers 6x

      16 hours ago

      And in other news….water is not wet. It makes things wet.

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      • Holee Cow

        16 hours ago

        Then I guess I’m water.

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        • braveshomer

          13 hours ago

          This is now my auto response to this stupid debate! lol…well done sir 🙂

          Reply
    • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

      15 hours ago

      And the moon is made of barbecue spare ribs.

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    • rdiddy75

      15 hours ago

      Beat me to it.

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      • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

        15 hours ago

        Harry died before learning about Buxton’s ribs…

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  4. Black Ace57

    15 hours ago

    I heard he sneezed too hard and broke a few ribs in the process.

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    • Brett Baty’s Bat

      15 hours ago

      Dustin May finds this interesting.

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  5. Mr. McNasty

    15 hours ago

    Guy is made of glass. Pathetic.

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    • Chicken In Philly?

      11 hours ago

      Guy plays all out. And still manages to hit the damn ball. These comments are so weak.

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  6. Gyo02

    15 hours ago

    Oh lord, MKE fan here, but I was hoping for the best for this man this year. Dude has such bad luck that I absolutely would not be surprised if this turns into a 60-day. Hoping for the best a a bb fan.

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  7. NYMETSHEA

    15 hours ago

    Swear it will be an eye lash inflammation next time.

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    • nonchalanto

      15 hours ago

      I’m curious. After a post like that, would you want him on the Mets? I ask saying he could play on my favorite team rib injury or not.

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  8. Quentin

    15 hours ago

    Mister Glass at it again

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  9. manfraud

    15 hours ago

    Rename the IL the BL. Buxton List. Dude redefines injured

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  10. whosehighpitch

    15 hours ago

    This guy

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  11. HiredGun23

    15 hours ago

    BP = Battered Potential

    1
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  12. Jacksson13

    15 hours ago

    The tradable chip that fell due to Buxton’s injury is Bader, now that he has to man CF. Or would you rather have a guy hitting .100 take over?

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    • BuyBuyMets

      14 hours ago

      This is exactly why the Twins always sign a fringe everyday centerfielder as their 4th outfielder.

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  13. JuanUribeJazzHands

    15 hours ago

    Buxton’s contract has provided massive value for the Twins.

    Buxton and Minnesota agreed to a 7 year $100 million contract in December of 2021. Not even $15 million per year. There are some bonuses for plate appearances and MVP votes. I don’t think he’s reached any of those.

    In the 3 plus seasons since then, Buxton has produced $92 million in on-field value (per FanGraphs). He’s basically been worth the entire contract and still has nearly half of it left.

    Since 2022 Buxton is
    6th in MLB in ISO (just behind Yordan Alvarez and ahead of Pete Alonso)
    25th in ISO (tied with Alonso)
    13th in base running
    33rd in total offense
    50th in fWAR (for position players).

    Yes, of course he’s hurt a lot.

    He’s still a massively productive and valuable player.

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    • JuanUribeJazzHands

      14 hours ago

      Edit
      25th in wRC+ (not ISO).

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      • Father Theresa

        5 hours ago

        Oh stop

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  14. drdback

    14 hours ago

    Dude always seems to be injured more often than not.

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  15. Mercenary.Freddie.Freeman

    14 hours ago

    Buxton should be moved to DH. He is Mr Glass.

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  16. AM21

    13 hours ago

    Another of the most tragically overrated players that will be staying put.

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    • JuanUribeJazzHands

      13 hours ago

      You spelled “underrated” wrong.

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      • AM21

        13 hours ago

        The only thing he excels at is IL stints

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          13 hours ago

          That’s definitely not true

          “Since 2022 Buxton is
          6th in MLB in ISO (just behind Yordan Alvarez and ahead of Pete Alonso)
          25th in wRC+ (tied with Alonso)
          13th in base running
          33rd in total offense
          50th in fWAR (for position players).”

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        • AM21

          12 hours ago

          He missed almost half of his ream’s games. that isn’t value by any stretch of the word – I don’t care how good he may be when he is actually on the field.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          12 hours ago

          ” that isn’t value by any stretch of the word – I don’t care how good he may be when he is actually on the field.”

          When looking at a player’s value you don’t care how good they are?

          Then I don’t really care about your valuation (unless I was an opposing GM, then I’d just fleece you every chance I got)

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        • AM21

          4 hours ago

          He’s a part-time employee but gets full-time pay.

          You couldn’t fleece a five-year old.

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        • JuanUribeJazzHands

          2 hours ago

          Do you really believe this? Are you just argumentative?

          Teams don’t pay players for how many games they play. They pay them for what they produce. Do you understand that?

          in 2022, for example, Buxton had 28 home runs in 92 games. That was tied for 27th most in baseball.

          Do you think he’s LESS valuable because he didn’t need 150 games to hit those homeruns?

          Do you actually think a player who hits 28 home runs in 92 games is less valuable than a player who hits 28 home runs in 150 games?

          Take Josh Bell who played 156 games and hit 17 home runs with a 124 wRC+. Do you think he had a better year than Buxton who played 92 games and hit 28 home runs with a 135 wRC+?

          Do you also not understand that Buxton only gets paid $15 million a year? Around half what a star player gets paid in 2025?

          Reply
  17. Old York

    13 hours ago

    This was due to the Homerun Derby.

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  18. Phil253

    13 hours ago

    Shocked I say! SHOCKED!

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  19. okinnitram

    13 hours ago

    Who had July 29th in the IL date pool?

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    • BuyBuyMets

      11 hours ago

      Having watched Buxton for over a decade, I had May 11th. In his defense he didn’t go on the concussion list until May 15th.

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  20. casualfan

    9 hours ago

    Buxton injured…check! Acuna injured…check! Nothing to see here folks, move along please.
    Jokes aside, it is a real shame as both those guys are fun to watch and I think good for MLB as an entertainment spectacle. I’m a cranky old white dude, but I like watching guys that are fun, flashy and darn good at baseball.

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