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What happened to Byron Buxton? Live injury updates for Twins vs. Cubs 7/9/25

What happened to Byron Buxton? Live injury updates for Twins vs. Cubs 7/9/25

MLB News Injury Report

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By: Keagan Smith

UPDATE: The Twins say Buxton’s injury is a left hand contusion.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit by a pitch.

During the first at-bat of the game, Buxton took a pitch to the left hand from Cubs starter Cade Horton. He did remain in long enough to steal second and eventually score and give the Twins the lead, but he has since been taken out.

Buxton is enjoying one of the best seasons of his 11-year career, slashing .270/.338/.54 with 53 RBIs, 20 home runs, and 17 stolen bases. If the injury is significant enough that he misses time moving forward, his loss will be a significant one for a 44-47 Twins squad fighting get to back into second place in the AL Central.

This article will be updated when more details are made available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith

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