When healthy, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton can be one of the best players in baseball.
The key qualifier in that statement is “when healthy.”
Injuries and missed time have been a constant thorn in Buxton’s side throughout his career, and it may have happened again on Friday night.
Byron Buxton leaves game after running into wall
Buxton was injured in the top of the third inning when he made a spectacular catch going back toward the center field wall, robbing Kansas City Royals designated hitter Carter Jensen of an extra-base hit.
But in the process of making the catch, Buxton crashed into the wall and was immediately shaken up.