Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.

Less than a week before his second MLB All-Star Game appearance, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Wednesday’s 4-2 victory over the Cubs with a left hand contusion. Buxton led off with a hit-by-pitch that was originally ruled a foul ball but overturned after a Minnesota challenge.