Extent of Byron Buxton's wrist injury being evaluated

X-rays of Byron Buxton's left wrist Friday were negative, but the center fielder was not considered in the clear yet after being injured Thursday night with Class AAA Rochester.

"Still waiting on a little bit more information as far as reading the MRI," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "The optimism would be that it's just a minor strain, whether it's tendon-related or whatever. We'll get more going forward."

Buxton left Thursday's game against Scranton/Wilkes Barre in the third inning, in the middle of an at-bat during which he experienced discomfort while fouling off a couple of pitches.

The Twins initially believed the injury wasn't serious, but Molitor expressed concern after Thursday's game as he confirmed Buxton would undergo testing to ensure that there was no structural damage. Buxton was not in the lineup on Friday for the Red Wings as the Twins waited to learn more about the injury before deciding whether to place him on the disabled list.

Whatever step the Twins take, it's a step backward for the second overall pick of the 2012 draft. Buxton is hitting .232 in 18 games for Rochester as he searches for a hitting approach that suits him. He was batting .300 over his seven previous games before going 0-for-2 Thursday.

The Twins have been patient with him, but an injury setback is the last thing both sides want.

"It's when they keep coming, they get challenging," Molitor said of another setback. "Probably will have to get your mind around it. Can't feel sorry for yourself. If it is something you gotta deal with, whether it is two days or five days or 10 days, just do the next thing that you need to do."

This happens every year, as players are named to the team and then back out because of injuries.

It is under that scenario that the Twins' Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar still have a chance to be named to the squad.

"You never know what could happen these last few days, including guys deciding that four days off is better than going out there and playing," Molitor said. "Until probably Sunday, something could happen."

It happened to Brian Dozier in 2015. He wasn't voted in by the fans and lost the final vote to Kansas City's Mike Moustakas. But a spot opened up when Toronto's Jose Bautista backed out of the game because of a balky shoulder. Dozier was named as a replacement the Saturday before the game.

Dozier then pinch-hit for Jason Kipnis in the game in Cincinnati and homered.

"That's something I had in my mind before the season started," Berrios said. "Win 10 games before the All-Star break. That's why I was surprised when Molitor announced that I was the one going, because I didn't have 10 wins yet."

Now an All-Star, Berrios still wants to enter the break with 10 wins. So he has more motivation than usual when he faces the Rays on Saturday.

Berrios could follow in Ervin Santana's footsteps and head to the All-Star Game with 10 wins.