Byron Buxton leaves game against Yankees with hip injury
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton exited Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees after the first inning due to a reaggravated hip injury. Buxton reached first on an infield single but was thrown out trying to steal second base on a headfirst slide. He appeared to be in pain after being tagged out and was replaced by rookie Kyler Fedko as the Twins took the field. Buxton has faced hip issues this season and had just returned from a previous ailment. He was named an All-Star earlier this weekend and is currently batting.271 with 25 home runs and 45 RBIs in 75 games this season.
- •Buxton left the game after one inning against the Yankees.
- •He attempted to steal second before being thrown out.
- •Buxton has dealt with hip issues multiple times this season.
- •He was named an All-Star just before the game.
- •Buxton is hitting.271 with 25 home runs this season.
- 10:54 PMESPN MLB — Twins put Buxton on IL with lingering hip injury
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Twins star Byron Buxton leaves win over Yankees early with hip injury after awkward slide
- 7:59 PMESPN — Twins star Buxton leaves game with hip injury
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Twins center fielder Byron Buxton leaves game against Yankees with a hip injury
"Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees following the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury. Buxton reached on an infield single to the third base side of the mound and was thrown out trying to steal second base on a headfirst slide during a full-count pitch that Kody Clemens struck out on. Earlier in the at-bat, Buxton attempted to steal second, but Clemens fouled off a pitch.
"The Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season.
"Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game against the Yankees following the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 7, 2026, 10:54 PMTwins put Buxton on IL with lingering hip injury
The Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:45 PMTwins star Byron Buxton leaves win over Yankees early with hip injury after awkward slide
Byron Buxton has been dealing with a right hip injury, and only returned to the Twins lineup on Saturday.
- ESPNJul 5, 2026, 7:59 PMTwins star Buxton leaves game with hip injury
Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game against the Yankees following the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:37 PMTwins center fielder Byron Buxton leaves game against Yankees with a hip injury
Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees following the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury. Buxton reached on an infield single to the third base side of the mound and was thrown out trying to steal second base on a headfirst slide during a full-count pitch that Kody Clemens struck out on. Earlier in the at-bat, Buxton attempted to steal second, but Clemens fouled off a pitch.
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