Byron Buxton exits Twins' loss with re-injured hip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Byron Buxton exited the Minnesota Twins’ 4-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics on August 25 after appearing to re-injure his right hip during the seventh inning. Buxton, 32, has been sidelined twice this season due to hip issues. His departure adds to ongoing concerns about his health as the Twins navigate a competitive season. The team will likely monitor his condition closely in the days ahead.
- •Twins lost 4-2 to the Athletics on August 25
- •Buxton exited in the seventh inning after a hip injury
- •He has been on the injured list twice this season for the same issue
- •Twins now face tougher challenges without Buxton's contribution
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Next days critical for Byron Buxton; offseason hip surgery possible
- 7:00 AMESPN MLB — Buxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again
"Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
"Buxton could return to the Twins, but there's still a chance he goes on the injured list for the third time since the All-Star break.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:32 PMNext days critical for Byron Buxton; offseason hip surgery possible
Buxton could return to the Twins, but there's still a chance he goes on the injured list for the third time since the All-Star break.
- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 7:00 AMBuxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 6:25 PMDeseret News archives: This is why they call Reggie Jackson ‘Mr. October’
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PMPirates sign Minor League outfielder to two-year deal
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 9:08 AM23rd Annual Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament returns
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 7:33 PMKansas State report card: Grading the Wildcats' gritty win vs Kansas
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PMSaturday morning Rangers stuff
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:33 AMStark and dark, Messmer Stadium stood silent on Friday the 16th