BOSTON — Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said an MRI showed no structural problems on midfielder Byron Buxton’s right knee.
Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Baldelli said a team doctor will examine Buxton, but the Twins understand he will travel with the team to Kansas City for the next series, which begins Tuesday.
Baldelli said the twins are not anticipating a squad change, a sign Buxton may be able to return any time soon.
Buxton walked in the first inning of Minnesota’s 8-4 opening win over Boston on Friday night after roughly slipping into second base. His left leg appeared to be trapped beneath him while his right foot slammed into his pocket.
The 28-year-old has been among football’s best players in recent years when healthy. Unfortunately, that was rarely the case for the twins. He hit .306 with 19 homers in 61 games in 2021 but was handicapped by a broken hand and a right hip strain.
Buxton signed a seven-year, $100 million deal in the winter to stay with the Twins long-term. He had another strong start this season with three homers in seven games.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report