Twins reinstate Buxton from IL, option Larnach
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated Byron Buxton from the injured list.
The club made the move official Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul to make room on the roster for Buxton.
Buxton has missed Minnesota’s last 10 games after landing on the 10-day injured list on June 6 with a left rib contusion, which he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on June 1.
In 50 games this season, Buxton has hit .220 with 10 home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs, slotting in the lineup exclusively as a designated hitter.
Larnach has had multiple stints with the Twins this season and, collectively, is hitting .211 with six home runs, 31 RBI and a .311 on-base percentage across 47 games.
The Twins open a four-game series against Detroit at Target Field Thursday night.