Check out the latest updates regarding Twins outfielder Byron Buxton’s injury status after he left Friday’s game against the Rays.
UPDATE: Per the Twins, Byron Buxton left the game with a “right forearm contusion” and X-rays were negative.
#MNTwins spokesman says Byron Buxton left the game with a “right forearm contusion” after HBP in the 7th. X-rays showed nothing broken, according to the @Twins.
— Pat Borzi (@BorzMN) April 3, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays early due to injury.
During the bottom of the seventh inning, Buxton was hit on the wrist/arm area by a fastball and immediately left the field of play. There is no official update on his injury status.
Not good: Byron Buxton appears to get hit in the right wrist with a pitch in the 7th, drops his bat and walks right to the dugout. James Outman replaces him on the bases. #MNTwins @twins
— Pat Borzi (@BorzMN) April 3, 2026
Buxton was 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to the injury on Friday. He was replaced on the basepaths by James Outman.
A 32-year-old veteran, Buxton has gone just 4-for-23 to start the 2026 season. However, he’s coming off an excellent 2025 in which he slashed .264/.327/.551 with a career-best 35 home runs and 83 RBI. Health concerns have been a prevalent theme throughout his 12 years in the MLB though, so his status will be one to monitor closely.
The Twins are just 2-4 to begin the new season but held a lead over the Rays when Buxton left the game.
Stay tuned to DK Network for the latest injury updates as they become available.