Minnesota Twins Bench Byron Buxton Amid Struggles as Team Thrives
Minnesota Twins Make Byron Buxton Decision After 14 Games
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The Minnesota Twins, currently 9-7 in the 2026 season, have benched center fielder Byron Buxton due to his poor performance, with a .182 batting average and no home runs in 14 games. Despite his struggles, the team secured an 8-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, raising questions about Buxton's future contributions.
- 01Byron Buxton has a .182 batting average and no home runs in 14 games this season.
- 02The Twins won their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 without Buxton.
- 03Minnesota's record of 9-7 is tied for the best in the American League.
- 04Buxton, a former All-Star and Gold Glove winner, remains healthy but is struggling to find his swing.
- 05The Twins are hopeful that Buxton's benching will help him regain his form.
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The Minnesota Twins are off to a surprising 9-7 start in the 2026 season, but center fielder Byron Buxton has struggled significantly, posting a mere .182 batting average and no home runs over 14 games. In a notable decision, the Twins benched Buxton for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, opting for James Outman in center field. Despite Buxton's struggles, the Twins triumphed 8-2, marking their second consecutive series win and solidifying their position among the top teams in the American League. Buxton, who has been a key player for the franchise since being drafted second overall in the 2012 MLB Draft, remains healthy but is in need of a swing reset. His performance will be crucial for the Twins as they aim to maintain their momentum and contend effectively throughout the season.
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The Twins' decision to bench Buxton could impact their offensive strategy moving forward, especially if he cannot regain his form. Fans and analysts will be closely monitoring his performance in the coming games.
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