Byron Buxton and José De León hurt, leave Saturday's Twins loss to Tigers

Byron Buxton left the game after running to first base on a double-play grounder; José De León walked off the mound after warming up for a relief appearance.

June 25, 2023 at 1:50PM
Twins relief pitcher Jose De Leon (87) is helped by a trainer as Carlos Correa (4) checks on him in the eighth inning. (Paul Sancya, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Byron Buxton exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers with back spasms after grounding into a double play in the sixth inning. He tried to swing in the batting cage afterward, but his back was tight and he was replaced by Willi Castro.

Buxton returned from the injured list during the Twins' last homestand on June 15 after being hit in the ribs by a pitch on June 1 vs. Cleveland.

José De León suffered an elbow injury while warming up in the eighth and was placed on the injured list Sunday. Josh Winder has been recalled from Class AAA St. Paul.

De León grabbed at his arm after a pitch and walked toward the dugout with his glove still on the mound.

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Bobby Nightengale

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Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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