Twins reinstate CF Byron Buxton from concussion IL

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the host Seattle Mariners.Buxton, 31, collided with shortst

Twins reinstate CF Byron Buxton from concussion IL

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list ahead of Friday’s series opener against the host Seattle Mariners.

Buxton, 31, collided with shortstop Carlos Correa in shallow center field during a 4-0 win over the host Baltimore Orioles on May 15.

Buxton, who missed 11 games after the collision, is batting .261 with a team-high 10 home runs and 27 RBIs in 41 games.

In a corresponding roster move, the Twins optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul.

McCusker, 27, made his MLB debut on May 18 and went 1-for-6 over five games.