Twins reinstate OF Byron Buxton from injured list

May 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) heads to the plate in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Thursday.

Buxton, 29, has been sidelined since getting struck in the ribs with a pitch on June 1.

The 2022 All-Star is batting .220 with 10 homers and 23 RBIs through 50 games this season.

The Twins optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding transaction.

Larnach, 26, is hitting .211 with six homers and 31 RBIs in 47 games this season with Minnesota.

–Field Level Media

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