Byron Buxton Returns To Center Field For Twins After Knee Trouble Kept Him Out For 1.5 Years

CBS Minnesota

February 28, 2024

Byron Buxton patrolled center field for the Minnesota Twins for the first time in 554 days.

Healthy after two consecutive seasons ended with knee surgeries, the 2022 All-Star made his spring training debut at bat and, most importantly, in the field as the Twins tied the Philadelphia Phillies 3-3 Tuesday.

Aside from a seven-inning appearance with Triple-A St. Paul on a rehabilitation assignment last summer, Buxton hadn't played center field since injuring himself while diving for a ball on Aug. 22, 2022.

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