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MN Twins All-Star Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch
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The Minnesota Twins got some great news just as first pitch was coming against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. After Joe Ryan was snubbed as an All-Star Game selection, it was announced he would replace the Houston Astros Hunter Brown .
Byron Buxton was the first All-Star Game selection for Minnesota this year. He's set to appear in the festivities for the second time. This time around he's also ticketed to represent the Twins in the Home Run Derby . It's even more special with the event taking place in his home state of Georgia.
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Unfortunately there is a level of worry when it comes to his health after Cubs starter Cade Horton hit him with a pitch during Wednesday's contest.
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Byron Buxton leaves Minnesota Twins game with hand contusion
Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton took the mound and missed up and in on just his third pitch of the game. It plunked Byron Buxton on the left hand and sent him to first base.
Byron Buxton is awarded first base after a Twins' challenge reveals that he was hit by pitch from Cade Horton in the bottom of the 1st inning pic.twitter.com/362AyUOK8A
— Cubs Highlights (@Cubs_Highlights) July 10, 2025
Buxton initially stayed in the game. He swiped his 17th base (and remains a perfect 17-for-17 this season) before coming around to score. Then he was lifted as Brooks Lee came on to take over defensively.
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Of course the Twins had a level of concern regarding Buxton's hand. Taking a pitch off such a fragile part of the body, even with protection, isn't something anyone should want to sign up for. Thankfully imaging showed no break and Buxton's official diagnosis is just a contusion.
Byron Buxton's X-rays were negative for fracture. He's considered day to day. #MNTwins
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) July 10, 2025
How much pain, and what the swelling look like for Buxton tomorrow should determine a lot. The Minnesota Twins have one more game against the Chicago Cubs before hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. It would be a blast to see Buxton square off on Friday against Paul Skenes . Minnesota needs to stack wins if they are going to avoid being sellers at the deadline as well.
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That said, Buxton probably has his eyes on the All-Star Break and would love to compete in the game he was chosen for, as well as the Home Run Derby he opted into. This will be a situation to monitor over the weekend.
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