Buxton's time on the IL will be retroactive to July 27 after leaving in the seventh inning of Saturday's loss to the Washington Nationals with left ribcage inflammation, according to team officials. It's his second time on the IL this season after missing 10 games back in May with a concussion.

To make matters worse, star center fielder Byron Buxton left the game early with what the Twins are calling "left side soreness." He's reportedly day to day, putting his status fo