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Twins Star Buxton Undergoes Hip Surgery, Recovery Timeline Set
12 Sep
Summary
- Byron Buxton will undergo hip surgery next Friday.
- He aims to be ready for 2027 spring training.
- Buxton appeared in 93 games, hitting .254 with 25 home runs.
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is scheduled to undergo hip surgery next Friday, as reported by Aaron Gleeman. The procedure concludes his current season, with the expectation that Buxton will be sidelined until the 2027 spring training period.
Buxton's journey back to the field will require diligent rehabilitation. He expressed his hope to be fully recovered and ready to participate in the upcoming 2027 spring training, signaling a long-term recovery plan.
Despite battling injuries throughout the 2026 season, Buxton managed to appear in 93 games. During this time, he achieved his third career All-Star selection and recorded a .254 batting average with 25 home runs across 408 plate appearances. His last game appearance was in late August.
The Twins are currently in third place in the American League Central standings, six games behind the division leader. They also trail the final wild card spot by 4.5 games, with three other teams competing for that position.
