Overview
- Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa collided in shallow center field Thursday while pursuing a pop-up during a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Both players were placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, with Buxton's move retroactive to Friday and Correa's placement occurring on Friday.
- Triple-A outfielder Carson McCusker is traveling to Milwaukee to join the Twins' roster as a likely replacement for Buxton.
- Buxton had been performing well prior to the injury, batting .261 with 10 home runs, eight stolen bases, and an .834 OPS in 41 games this season.
- This incident adds to Buxton's history of injury challenges, as the Twins emphasize adherence to MLB concussion protocols during his and Correa's recovery.