Bad news for the Twins as Byron Buxton has suffered a setback and had his rehab assignment in the minor leagues halted, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
According to Hayes, Buxton felt something in his injured shoulder during batting practice each of the last two days (Sunday, Monday). An MRI came back clean but nonetheless his rehab assignment has come to an abrupt halt.
Byron Buxton had a set back. Felt something in his left shoulder Sunday and today in BP. Had an MRI this morning that was clear for structural damage. But his rehab is halted, rejoining #MNTwins in Chicago for further evaluation.
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) August 27, 2019
There is now word yet from the Twins on the Buxton situation, but it certainly delays his return to the big leagues. There was hope that Buxton could rejoin the Twins this week.
With Buxton still battling the injury, expect to see more of outfielder Jake Cave in the coming days. Cave has homered three times in his last two games.
BREAKING: The Kernels were informed by the Twins that Byron Buxton will not be in the Kernels lineup today. pic.twitter.com/IC8YfpUjuS
— Cedar Rapids Kernels (@CRKernels) August 27, 2019
