Byron Buxton targets return to Twins lineup despite pending hip surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton plans to play through a right hip impingement for the remainder of the season before undergoing corrective surgery this winter. Buxton is currently on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 27, and remains eligible to be activated after September 6. While he stated that he intends to keep playing until his physical condition prevents him from contributing, he emphasized that a return depends on his health and the team's ability to remain in playoff contention. The Twins currently sit 3.5 games behind Cleveland for the final wild-card spot. Buxton has struggled with the injury throughout the season, leading to four separate stints on the injured list. The team is managing his workload carefully, as they consider the development of Walker Jenkins in center field for the final stretch of the schedule.

• 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Byron Buxton could return to lineup before offseason surgery