Twins star Byron Buxton has missed nine days due to a right hip impingement and is likely facing offseason surgery, having dealt with hip pain for years. Despite being in the midst of playoff contention, Buxton has struggled since his injury, negatively impacting the team’s performance. Top prospect Walker Jenkins has stepped in as center fielder, though he has had a slow start. Buxton remains committed to Minnesota, where he has a seven-year, $100MM contract with performance incentives.
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