Twins activate Buxton for Field of Dreams game against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the injured list prior to their Field of Dreams game against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 13, 2026. Buxton had missed the last 14 games due to a right hip injury. His return could provide a boost to the Twins as they look to improve their performance this season.
- •Byron Buxton missed 14 games with a right hip injury.
- •The Field of Dreams game takes place on August 13, 2026.
- •The Twins face the Phillies in this special matchup.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Twins bring All-Star CF Byron Buxton back from the injured list for the Field of Dreams game
- 7:33 PMESPN — Twins activate Buxton for Field of Dreams game
"The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before their game at the Field of Dreams on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Buxton missed the past 14 games with a right hip impingement, his second stint this season on the injured list. Major League Baseball allowed a 27th player for the special site game, so the Twins didn't have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Buxton.
"Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who missed 14 games with a right hip injury, has been activated off the IL prior to Thursday's Field of Dreams game vs. the Phillies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:43 PMTwins bring All-Star CF Byron Buxton back from the injured list for the Field of Dreams game
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before their game at the Field of Dreams on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Buxton missed the past 14 games with a right hip impingement, his second stint this season on the injured list. Major League Baseball allowed a 27th player for the special site game, so the Twins didn't have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Buxton.
- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 7:33 PMTwins activate Buxton for Field of Dreams game
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who missed 14 games with a right hip injury, has been activated off the IL prior to Thursday's Field of Dreams game vs. the Phillies.
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