The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list.
Buxton was placed on the 10-day IL on July 29 and missed the club’s last 13 games with left rib-cage inflammation. The 2025 American League All-Star has played in 85 games for the Twins this season, hitting .282 (92-for-326) with 14 doubles, four triples, 23 home runs, 59 RBI, 29 walks, 17 stolen bases, 68 runs scored and a .905 OPS. Buxton last week was announced as the Twins winner of the 2025 Heart and Hustle Award, voted on by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, marking the third time in his career (2017 and 2019).
To make room for Buxton on the 26-man roster, the Twins optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul following Sunday afternoon’s game against the Kansas City Royals. McCusker, who was recalled by Minnesota on Saturday, appeared in one game during his most recent stint, going 1-for-3.
