Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Astros Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been among MLB’s most electric players since his debut in 2015. With a unique combination of speed, defense and power, Buxton possesses some of the best tools in the game.

Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton left Saturday afternoon's game in Houston after being hit by a pitch on his left elbow. Leading off the top of the sixth inning, Buxton was drilled by a 95 mile-per-hour sinker from Astros starter Hunter Brown.

The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday.