Byron Buxton leaves game after running into center-field wall making a catch

Byron Buxton collided with the outfield wall after catching a deep drive by Carter Jensen. Matt Blewett / Imagn ImagesJune 5, 2026 11:53 pm EDT Updated Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton sustained a right shoulder contusion and left Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after slamming into the outfield wall while catching a long drive from Carter Jensen in the third inning.

Byron Buxton ran into the wall in CF again… he’s staying in the game

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) June 5, 2026 at 7:09 PMAfter chatting with trainers, Buxton initially stayed in the game but was removed for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the third. Buxton has played in 55 of the team’s first 65 games.Buxton was playing in center for only the fourth time since May 13th, as he’d been nursing a sore right shoulder and a sore right hip flexor muscle. He’s tied for fourth in the majors with 18 home runs after homering against the Royals on Thursday.Jun 6, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms