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Buxton led off with a hit-by-pitch that was originally ruled a ball but overturned after a Minnesota challenge. Chicago starter Cade Horton’s 97 mph fastball grazed Buxton near the left pinky finger, which prompted an examination by Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta.
Buxton initially remained in the game, stealing second on a headfirst slide then scoring on Ryan Jeffers’ single. He played the top of the second in center field, but Brooks Lee pinch-hit for Buxton in the bottom of the inning.
Buxton was placed on the 7-day Injured list with a concussion after colliding with Carlos Correa earlier this season. Due largely to injuries, Buxton has played more than 100 games in a season just twice (2017 and ’24) during his 11-year career.
