Byron Buxton Is Injured Again and Unfortunately Nobody Is Surprised | Big Bux Bounce Back !

Byron Buxton Is Injured Again and Unfortunately Nobody Is Surprised | Big Bux Bounce Back !

by | May 3, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF

Another year, another injury for MLBbro Byron Buxton.

Minnesota Twins fans had nightmare flashbacks when their former All-Star center fielder left the game with soreness in his right knee, aggravated by an attempted steal of second base.

 

Byron Buxton: Big-League, Ball-Batting, Base Burglar

 

Buxton would slow down midway through the attempted theft and was gunned down and had to leave the game. 

This was not a good sign for a ball club who just had two key players in Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran return to the lineup only to lose another.

Big Bux Is Always Hurt: Minnesota Not The Same Without Him

 

A recurring theme in his career, the MLBbro has often battled with injuries. Since he has been playing for the Twins in 2015, their record with him is 380-318.

 

The team is 317-371 without him, which shows how crucial he has been to overall team success during his tenure. Buxton’s issue has never been his play on the field, it’s the ability to be on the field consistently.

Manager Rocco Baldelli did not want to focus on the injury, having faith that it will be minor and not detrimental to Buxton’s overall health and long-term availability. The team got a much needed off day on Thursday which gave them time to get some imaging done on his knee.

 

The Rising Tensions Concerning the Playing Time of MLBbro Byron Buxton

 

Buxton Signed Record $120M Contract In 2021

Buxton signed a 7-year/ $100,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins back in 2021. It included a $1,000,000 signing bonus and $100,000,000 guaranteed.

 

 

The front office of the Twins would not be wrong to be somewhat frustrated with the Buxton experience. Last year the team went as far as to play him more often at DH to avoid injury chances, but still there was some damage done and as a result in October of last year he underwent a knee procedure.

 

Byron “Big Bux” Buxton Can’t Stay Healthy Enough To Really Help Minnesota Cash In

 

To add literal insult to injury, MLB umpire Rob Drake was noticeably seen yelling at the MLBbro to get off the field after it was very apparent that he had been hurt.

 

This presumably led to Buxton declining comment after the game. Overall, this was a rough experience for not only the MLBbro, but the entire Twins’ fan base. Hopefully the knee injury is minor, and Buxton can return soon.

 

Byron Buxton Hit His 100th Career Homer On Tuesday Night | Can The DH Position Keep This MLBbro Superstar On The Field For A Full Season?

Byron Buxton Hit His 100th Career Homer On Tuesday Night | Can The DH Position Keep This MLBbro Superstar On The Field For A Full Season?

by | Apr 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has dealt with numerous injuries the past few seasons, causing him to miss significant time.

Buxton Hits 100th Career Homer In 595th Career Game 

Buxton comes into this season healthy and ready to lead his team to success.

 

And so far, he has been one of the Twins’ top hitters. The big question is, can Buxton stay healthy as the season progresses?

 

Buxton’s batting .308 after going 1-for-4 on Tuesday night in a 4-3 extra innings win over Tim Anderson’s Chicago White Sox, and has reached base in 10 of the first 11 games he’s played this season.

The win was just the icing on the cake as the talented MLBbro hit his 100th career Bro bomb in his 595th career game.

Seeing their star player have success at the start of the season is a great sign for the Twins who are 6-4 and battling it out with the Guardians for first place in the AL Central division. 

 

One Of The Best In The Game

 

The outfielder made his first All-Star appearance last season and belted a home run to help the American League defeat the National League 3-2.

 

 

Buxton Battling Injuries

 

While the 29-year-old played in his first All-Star Game, he also had to get season-ending knee surgery, limiting him to 92 games. The year before that he only played in 61 games. Hopefully that won’t be the case for him this year.

 

Those 92 games, however, were the most games he’s played in since 2017. So that’s a noteworthy positive for Buxton, who has not let the injuries have a negative impact on his career. He’s always remained optimistic when dealing with injuries. Minnesota invested over $100M in him, so they believe as well. 

 

 

 

Buxton understands that injuries are a part of the game and unfortunately for him, the injuries have followed him around consistently. But despite the setbacks, he is the definition of a true leader. Even when he was sidelined last season due to injuries, he still had an impactful presence in the clubhouse.

 

The Twins were an early pick to make the postseason last year after getting off to a hot start, while Buxton was in the lineup. As the season progressed, things started to cool off for Minnesota and the injuries didn’t help at all.

 

A healthy Buxton in 2023 will be a sight to see

 

Minnesota finished the 2022 season with a 78-84 record. This season, the team is looking to turn that around and get back to its winning ways, especially with Buxton healthy.

 

 If the Twins want to continue to be in the race throughout the season, there’s no question that Buxton will have to stay healthy.

 

 

Byron Buxton Is On Pace To Play Most Games Since 2017 | Big Bux Shaking Injury Prone Tag In Big Fashion

 

 

When he’s healthy, he’s a beast on the field and at the plate.

 

With Buxton in the leadoff spot for the Twins, he provides that spark and can set the tone during the beginning of games. And you better believe that he can come up clutch in crucial situations. Whether you need a home run or a single, Buxton is the guy you want up to bat with the game on the line.

 

This will be a big season for Buxton and Minnesota. If he can limit the number of games missed this season, then the Twins will have a good chance to make some noise come September. They already had a close call with a rough slide into second, but it wasn’t serious. 

Will MLBbro Byron Buxton Get Back in Time To Help Minnesota Twins Make the Playoffs?

Will MLBbro Byron Buxton Get Back in Time To Help Minnesota Twins Make the Playoffs?

by | Sep 14, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT

At the beginning of the season, MLBbro.com did a report covering the rising tensions concerning the Minnesota Twins and its fan base over the structured playing time of Byron Buxton. 

While the fans were shortsighted over wanting to see one of the more dynamic superstars in Major League Baseball, the franchise’s big picture was to ensure that their superstar was healthy and somewhat fresh for a postseason run.

Our MLBbro didn’t make things easy by starting the season on a serious roll on the diamond. And he remained relatively healthy at first. 

Byron Buxton Is On Pace To Play Most Games Since 2017 | Big Bux Shaking Injury Prone Tag In Big Fashion

 

To recap the situation from earlier this season, the medical staff set up a schedule requiring him to take mandatory days off for rest and therapy for his knee. That included keeping him out of the designated hitter spot in the lineup. Considering the list of injuries that Buxton has suffered over the last couple of seasons (left thumb, both wrists, left big toe, left shoulder, right hip, migraines and a concussion), the Twins were committed to sticking to the plan.

The fans were concerned with the bottom line; when Byron Buxton is on the field, the Twins win games. When he is out of the lineup, Minnesota is a below .500 team with no star power to strike fear in opponents outside of Carlos Correa. In short, Byron Buxton is the best player on the field and when he’s present the Twins are an elevated bunch. 

Even though the franchise made some strides with their season long plan with Buxton, who made his first All-Star squad and played the most games since 2017 (92), the right knee tendinitis was still a problem. The bottom started falling out last month when his knee forced him to the DH position in ten of the 14 games he played in August. Then on August 23rd, the Twins placed him on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain.

Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli described the injury as serious and said caution would be taken going forward, via MLB.com.

“He had a few things go on (Monday where you could tell he was really feeling it,” Baldelli told MLB.com after Monday’s game. “Over the last few days, he’s been in a spot where he’s been on the verge of not being able to go out there, not being able to swing or run. But he’s continued to post up and continued to go out there and play at not a high percentage of what he can normally do physically.”  

 

 

Right now the Twins need the MLBbro in any capacity. The Twins have fallen from the top of the AL Central standings to third place. With their current record of 69-70, Minnesota finds itself on the outside looking in for the third and final wild card spot. 

For the Twins to be able to enjoy baseball in September into October, they need Buxton “Bro Bombing“ much like he was in June.   

Even though Buxton hasn’t been cleared to ramp up baseball activities, Baldelli according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic is holding out hope that he will return at the end of the season.

 

 

With reports that Buxton’s absence from the lineup will extend through the weekend to possibly next week, it is clear that the franchise is being extremely cautious with their best player. Everyone involved is hoping that this is not similar to the hip strain that kept him out for most of the 2021 season.

In any event, the season is slipping away along with the Twins’ playoff hopes.  No matter when our MLBbro returns, if the Twins miss the playoffs, the early tension that started between the team and the fans over Buxton’s playing time and injuries will possibly rage in the offseason.

Byron “Big Bux” Buxton Can’t Stay Healthy Enough To Really Help Minnesota Cash In

Byron “Big Bux” Buxton Can’t Stay Healthy Enough To Really Help Minnesota Cash In

by | Aug 25, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT

LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Twins have hit a dry spell, with their lead man at the center of it.

Byron Buxton, who made his first All-Star appearance this year as a starter, just got placed on the 10 day injured list (a very familiar place throughout his career) with a strain in his right hip.

He entered the first year of his seven-year, $100 million extension last offseason. The year was filled with high expectations, and with the signing of superstar shortstop Carlos Correa, this was expected to be an electric duo to elevate Minnesota the top of the AL Central.

Everything was going as planned at the beginning. In his first 24 games of the season, Buxton was doing his part, as he was batting .256, with 11 home runs, 20 RBI, and only struck out 28 times. He had a .323 on-base percentage, and .678 slugging percentage during the stretch. People were calling him the early MVP and the Twins were able to get off to a  lead in the division race.

The last 68 games, however, have mostly been mediocre. While his hot start earned him the All-Star spot, as well as being tied for third in the AL in home runs with 28, the rest of the numbers have not been great. And now he is back on the IL, and the Twins have fallen out of first place and are now outside of the playoffs looking in.

Rocco Baldelli, manager of the Twins, talked about this unfortunate news but also how this time away will be beneficial for Buxton.

“It’s very tough news, of course, but also knowing with what Buck’s been dealing with, there wasn’t actually much of a decision to be made…His knee has [also] been a fairly consistent issue since April, so I think this period of time will help that also settle down.”

His recurring knee injury and now the hip injury is problematic. The trip to the IL could not have come at a worse time, with Minnesota fighting for their playoff lives.

Buxton has all the tools in the world to become a superstar in this game. He can hit for power, he has got lightning speed, and he is the best defensive outfielder in the MLB. So why is he not a superstar? It all has to do with the injuries.

Big Bux Can’t Stay Healthy 

Sure, players will get hurt throughout the season, as they have to play 162 games, but at this point, with him being 28 years old, entering his prime, and being the face of the franchise, it is getting a little ridiculous how often he’s out.

Throughout his minor league and his major league career, Buxton constantly gets hurt and spends a good chunk of time on the IL. Whether that’s from sacrificing his body by making ridiculous catches, or just his body giving out. It seems like every time something good is going for him, a new injury brings it to a halt.

If Buxton ever wants to reach that superstar billing, he needs to figure out a way to try and avoid these injuries and have more longevity for the rest of his career. Maybe a new trainer or diet or something.  Because if he doesn’t, 20 years down the road he is going to be talked about as a “what could’ve been” player.