{
  "id": 4463930,
  "title": "Byron Buxton hits the injured list again, and his season might be over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/byron-buxton-hits-the-injured-list-again-and-his-season-might-be-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:11:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/byron-buxton-hits-injured-list-171137366.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Twins have once again placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the injured list due to a hip impingement issue that has plagued him since early July. This marks the third time this season that Buxton has been sidelined by the same injury, raising concerns about his 2026 season. The 10-day injured list stint began on July 7, and it has been a recurring theme for the All-Star centerfielder. Buxton returned to action on August 13 but struggled, going just .179 with a .535 OPS in 11 games before the most recent setback on Tuesday against the Athletics.\n\nReports from Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll suggest that Buxton may require offseason surgery to address his impinged hip. Zoll expressed cautious optimism, stating that while they will see if Buxton can make it back on the field for this season, it is day-to-day at this point. The implication is that another stint on the injured list could potentially be the end of Buxton's 2026 campaign. Buxton's most recent appearance for the Twins in 2026 came after he left the game in Sacramento due to his inability to bend over far enough to glove a ground ball in the gap. With 26 games remaining in the regular season, the outcome for Buxton's season hangs in the balance, marking a disappointing end to a promising All-Star season.",
  "summary": "The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Will he return, or will it mark the end of his 2026 season?",
  "key_points": [
    "Byron Buxton placed on injured list for hip impingement issue",
    "Third time this season Buxton sidelined by same injury",
    "Possible offseason surgery may end Buxton's 2026 season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}