Some athletes defy limits. Others redefine them in ways their teams would rather not discuss. Once hailed as a franchise savior, Twins’ $100 million man has instead become a cautionary tale in durability. Fans hoped for fireworks, but once again, they got fragility. The latest chapter? Another exit, another injury, and another wave of frustration.
The day could not get any worse for the Minnesota Twins fans. If you think getting humbled by the White Sox is bad enough, add the supposed injury of Byron Buxton to the list.
It is now being reported that after trying to jump the wall and try to rob a home run, Byron Buxton was pulled out of the game. “Byron Buxton was pulled from the game after this play at the wall,” Talkin’ Baseball posted on X. A simple jump over the wall and an injury? It would not be the case for any other player, but for Buxton, it is very much a possibility.
Byron Buxton has had some crucial injuries that have affected his time and role with the Twins. His major knee concerns for the past few years have been worrisome. In September 2022, he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. But the injury lingered in the background, leading to plica excision in 2023.
Byron Buxton was pulled from the game after this play at the wall https://t.co/IV9iOeOAuU
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 31, 2025
During this period, Buxton was a DH, and not a full-fledged outfielder. And now, as he is back in the centerfield for the 2025 season, he is still facing knee discomfort. While going through rehab to get back in shape, his goal is to be more effective for the rest of the season.
But getting back in shape is only half the battle, Because STAYING in shape is what Buxton seems to be losing on repeat. And with another round of injury scare, fans are back to shaking their heads. At this point, the Twins might as well start wrapping their $100 million investment in bubble wrap.
Fans question Byron Buxton’s fitness after the Twins pulled him
When you’re paid $100 million to be the franchise cornerstone, fans expect more than just a glimpse of brilliance, especially when you’re off the field more than on it. Byron Buxton, once touted as the face of the Twins, is quickly becoming known for his endless string of injuries. And yet, somehow, the drama always unfolds in the same old way.
I never understand how these guys get hurt so easily
— Nate Train (@n_ate_74) March 31, 2025
It’s honestly frustrating, right? Byron Buxton, with all his talent and potential, seems to get hurt at the slightest misstep. When you’re expected to lead the Twins, yet constantly find yourself on the bench, it just feels like a waste of the investment. How does someone keep hurting themselves over and over? It’s maddening for the fans!
I’m not sure what’s worse. That or losing to the Sox
— Playpal001 (@playpal001) March 31, 2025
It’s hard to decide what’s more painful—the sight of your $100 million player constantly sidelined by injury or getting blown out 9-0 by the White Sox, arguably one of the worst teams in MLB. The Twins’ recent loss to them is just the latest slap in the face, and honestly, it feels like a one-two punch.
Dude is made of glass.
— The Unwoke Patriot (@AntiwokeTX) March 31, 2025
This fan’s comment perfectly captures the frustration many feel about Byron Buxton’s constant injuries. After yet another early exit from a game, it’s hard to blame fans for feeling like his body is always one wrong move away from sidelining him. For all the hype and potential, durability seems to be his Achilles’ heel.
It’s officially baseball season.
— Longfellow Deeds (@IPApapi) March 31, 2025
Ah, yes, “It’s officially baseball season”—because nothing screams the start of a new Minnesota Twins campaign like another injury to Byron Buxton. After years of hoping for a healthy season, it seems the real “season” begins the moment he’s pulled from a game yet again. Guess we’re all used to this now, right? Same old story, different year.
Yeah, he looked fine after the play, and they also took Correa out. I’m sure the 9-0 score had something to do with it.
— Tony Hughes (@TC_Hughes) March 31, 2025
It seems like some are fed up with the constant injury drama surrounding Buxton. From their perspective, there was no real injury after the play. It was just another case of Buxton being pulled because of the embarrassing scoreline against the White Sox. It’s hard not to feel the bitterness when this looks like a classic case of managing players’ “health” when the game is already out of reach.
In the end, it’s hard to know what’s more predictable—Buxton’s injury history or the endless cycle of disappointment. Can’t blame fans for getting baffled! The guy’s talent is undeniable, but the team keeps getting burned by his inability to stay on the field. Maybe the real question isn’t whether he’ll play, but when he’ll be pulled from the next game.
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