3 years agoMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has been activated off the injured list and will bat second on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Buxton was sidelined since May 6 with a Grade 2 right hip strain, along with several bumps in the road during his rehab. Manager Rocco Baldelli had said that the speedy outfielder had a good day Friday and looked comfortable running, so it makes sense that the team has deemed him good to go. Willians Astudillo has been optioned to make room for Buxton. Buxton was shaping up to have an MVP-caliber season before his injury, slashing .370/.408/.772 with nine homers, 19 runs scored, 17 RBI, and five stolen bases. Fantasy managers should make sure they get him active in all formats.--Tim Capurso
Source: Phil Miller