Byron Buxton Injury: Updates on Twins OF's Knee and Return

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton suffered a bone bruise to his right knee when he crashed into the center field wall while trying to make a leaping catch against the Texas Rangers on July 8. However, he has been cleared to return to the lineup.

Continue for updates.

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Buxton Active vs. Indians

Friday, July 15

The Twins announced Buxton will play against the Cleveland Indians on Friday.

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Injuries Continue to Nag Buxton

Buxton suffered a bruised left hand when he was hit by a pitch during an April 14 loss to the Chicago White Sox, and while it wasn't serious, it continued a trend.

The 22-year-old was limited to 31 games in the minors in 2014 prior to playing 13 games in the Arizona Fall League, and he was sidelined again last year with a sprained left thumb.

During the 2016 campaign—which has included a demotion to the minors—Buxton was batting .212 with one home run, 12 RBI, a .253 on-base percentage and six steals prior to the injury.