Twins CF Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic hip surgery and miss the rest of the season
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right hip and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. This is Buxton's third trip to the injured list this year after he injured himself sliding on July 5. Buxton, who was originally voted an All-Star starter, has been sidelined since July 6.
The surgery is expected to leave him fully recovered by 2027. Despite the setback, Buxton remains optimistic about his future, stating he is confident he will be fine for the rest of his career. He finished the 2026 season with a .254 batting average, 25 home runs, and 46 RBIs in 93 games, his least productive since the 2024 season.
The Twins have recalled outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Buxton in center field.
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