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NEW YORK — Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game against the Yankees with an apparent injury after being caught stealing in the top of the first inning.
In his first at-bat, Buxton reached on an infield single when Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers could not field his comebacker cleanly, moving Austin Martin to third. Then, on a full-count pitch to No. 3 hitter Kody Clemens, Buxton attempted to steal second base. Clemens swung and missed, and Buxton was caught stealing to complete the double play. It was the first time that Buxton was caught stealing since May 1, 2024.
When the Twins took the field for the bottom of the first inning, Buxton did not come out to center field. Rookie outfielder Kyler Fedko took his place.
The latest injury scare comes just one day after Buxton returned to the Minnesota lineup following a four-game absence with a right hip impingement. Buxton went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and played all nine innings in center field on Saturday in his first game action since June 28.
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