Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton exited Sunday’s game against the host New York Yankees after the first inning due to re-aggravation of a previous hip injury.
Buxton reached on an infield single and was thrown out trying to steal second base while Kody Clemens struck out.
Buxton appeared to grimace while getting tagged out by shortstop Anthony Volpe. He was replaced by rookie Kyler Fedko.
Buxton is hitting .271 with 25 homers and 45 RBIs in 75 games this season and was named as a starter to the American League All-Star team on Saturday. This is his third All-Star nod.
The 32-year-old has missed games due to hip issues twice this season. He drove in two runs in Saturday’s 11-4 rout after sitting out the previous four games because of right hip impingement.
