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Twins’ Byron Buxton undergoes successful hip surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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Summary

Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins underwent successful arthroscopic hip surgery on Friday, September 18, 2026. The procedure was conducted by Dr. Christopher Larson and involved a labral repair with decompression and a cam resection. Buxton has struggled with hip issues for years, and this season he played only 18 games after the All-Star break due to the injury. The Twins expressed hope that Buxton will be ready for the 2027 season as he recovers. Fellow outfielder Trevor Larnach also joined the injured list with a left wrist sprain.

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•Buxton's surgery was performed on September 18, 2026.
•He played only 18 games after the All-Star break this season.
•Twins expect him to be ready for the 2027 season.
•Trevor Larnach also placed on the injured list with a wrist injury.
•Alan Roden recalled from Triple-A to take Larnach's roster spot.

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Almost three weeks after being placed on the injured list for the third and final time this season because of his right hip, the Twins announced Byron Buxton underwent a successful arthroscopic surgery on Friday morning. Dr. Christopher Larson performed a labral repair with decompression and a cam resection procedure on Buxton’s right hip and the Twins said he was resting comfortably Friday ...
— Yahoo Sports

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