Byron Buxton Hit by Pitch, Exits Game with Contusion

Buxton out early, Twins Star takes pitch to forearm

Twins All-Star Byron Buxton leaves game after taking fastball to arm, diagnosed with contusion.

Byron Buxton exits game with contusion after being hit by pitch...

Byron Buxton's night ended early. The Twins All-Star CF walked off the field after getting hit by a fastball in Friday's game vs the Rays.

Buxton got a contusion, but thankfully, x-rays were negative. The Twins still won 10-4, despite Buxton going 0-for-3.

Buxton's April hasn't been great. After a solid start, he's hitless in April, going 0-for-10 this month.

The Twins, though, are on a roll, winning their last two games. They're 3-4 on the season, looking to build some momentum.

Byron Buxton is riding high after his standout 2025 season with the Minnesota Twins, where he batted .264 with career-highs in home runs (35) and runs batted in (83). He was just six stolen bases shy of his previous best (29), making it a truly remarkable year for the 32-year-old outfielder.

Byron Buxton got hit on the right arm by a 92 mph fastball, called for a trainer, and immediately left the game. pic.twitter.com/QEfGYEhXAn

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) April 3, 2026

The Twins are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their series on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. Eastern, with Buxton looking to continue his momentum after missing Friday's game due to a forearm contusion. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, and he's expected to be back in action soon.