Byron Buxton Immediately Leaves Twins' Home Opener After Getting Hit By Pitch

The Twins' superstar left Friday's game in the seventh inning.

Mar 29, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a double during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Twins star Byron Buxton immediately left Friday's home opener after getting hit on the arm and then the ribs by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Byron Buxton got hit on the right arm by a 92 mph fastball, called for a trainer, and immediately left the game. pic.twitter.com/QEfGYEhXAn

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) April 3, 2026

Buxton tried to shake it off for a few seconds before quickly calling for a trainer, walking into the bullpen and then the clubhouse. He was replaced by James Outman as a pinch runner.

It was quickly announced that x-rays were negative, and Buxton suffered what the team called a right forearm contusion. It looked like it could've been much worse, based on initial reaction. The Twins seemingly avoided disaster with their best player's health in their first home game of the season.

This is a developing story.