Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton Out of All-Star Game, Heads to Injured List

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will miss next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hip issue. The move sidelines one of the American League's top hitters and a fan-voted starter for the Midsummer Classic.

Buxton re-aggravated the hip injury Sunday while attempting to steal second base, leaving the game early. The Twins opted to shut him down through the All-Star break to allow the injury to fully heal, ending his first chance to play in the All-Star Game as a fan-elected starter.

Twins manager Derek Shelton said the decision came after a direct conversation with Buxton, who prioritized the team's long-term success.