Byron Buxton exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers with back spasms after grounding into a double play in the sixth inning. He tried to swing in the batting cage afterward, but his back was tight and he was replaced by Willi Castro.
Byron Buxton and José De León hurt, leave Saturday's Twins loss to Tigers
Byron Buxton left the game after running to first base on a double-play grounder; José De León walked off the mound after warming up for a relief appearance.
June 25, 2023 at 1:50PM
Buxton returned from the injured list during the Twins' last homestand on June 15 after being hit in the ribs by a pitch on June 1 vs. Cleveland.
José De León suffered an elbow injury while warming up in the eighth and was placed on the injured list Sunday. Josh Winder has been recalled from Class AAA St. Paul.
De León grabbed at his arm after a pitch and walked toward the dugout with his glove still on the mound.
Robust competition is likely for righthander Roki Sasaki, whose agent suggests a “smaller, midmarket” team might be a good route to take, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are said to be the favorites to land him.
