Byron Buxton leaves game with injury after stolen-base attempt

Buxton's long list of injuries got a little longer Wednesday in Chicago.

Apr 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) slides to score / Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Byron Buxton left Wednesday's matinee game against the White Sox in the second inning when he appeared physically uncomfortable after sliding into second base on a stolen-base attempt.

Buxton was thrown out on the play – he didn't even attempt a slide – and was walked to the dugout with the aid of a trainer. He did not return to center field in the bottom of the second, instead being replaced by Willi Castro.

Since many people in the Twin Cities can't watch #MNTwins games right now.. this just happened.

Byron Buxton limps off the field after sprinting to second base.

Willi Castro is now in center field, Jose Miranda goes to third. pic.twitter.com/0iMEpdsIZJ

— Alec Ausmus (@A_TwiceKSTP) May 1, 2024

Buxton had started just four of the previous nine games, telling media earlier this week that he was dealing with soreness. And that appears to be the issue at hand Wednesday as the Twins have now confirmed that he left the game with right knee soreness.

It's yet to be seen if the Twins will put Buxton on the injured list.