Byron back as D.H.

[CRF]

Just saw a report from Dan Hayes, that Buxton is scheduled to resume his rehab assignment with the Saints today. He's going to be the DH. 

[JD-TWINS]

Gotta start somewhere. Mildly encouraging. Him DHing v. LH bat & being a PH is worthwhile. Needs to be effective. Easily fits on roster if we carry 15 bats in WC round. Depending upon his health, along with CC & Lewis, he may stick in 2nd round. If we get to AL Championship he’ll have to have contributed or he’ll be dropped as we will go to at least 12 pitchers in a 7 game series……..no deadwood at this point.

He could be a nice surprise but he’s not needed for us to succeed - it’s not Byron or else.

[jorgenswest]

He has the upside they will need in the ALDS and beyond. 

[Woof Bronzer]

I cannot believe the Twins would consider starting him at DH for the playoffs.  

[TopGunn#22]

I agree, this is encouraging.  The Twins will most likely carry 15 bats with a couple of SP's moving to the bullpen and the 2 least effective reliver's not making the roster.  Competition for those final couple of bullpen spots will be intense now that Varland and Funderburk have grabbed spots and Brock Stewart and Paddock are ramping up.

The Twins need to make sure they have plenty of speed on the bench for late game situations.  If Buxton is healthy enough to DH, he would also be healthy enough to pinch run if need be.  Having guys like Castro, Taylor and Stevenson won't hurt at all given the way post season games are managed differently than a typical regular season game.  Plus, there's always the chance Buxton clobbers a 3-run homer.   

[JD-TWINS]

Q: Is Luplow an option to bring back for October if Buxton cannot contribute. His .250 Average & .795 OPS is something that we should consider from a depth standpoint. Carrying 15 bats - we’ll probably have teams target lefties against us to neutralize our LH hitters - Luplow may be a valuable option? I’d rather have his RH bat v. Stevenson from the left side.

[mrtwinsfan]

Honestly  dont know what to think ,  As a D.H. only  To me he does not Help,   in the Field  Hell yes !!

[mrtwinsfan]

Forgot to say  he is in the Lineup tonight in St Paul,  ill be watching on TV

[strumdatjag]

I understand the frustration.  But this is good news.   Hopefully, Buxton can be a contributor in the field in the playoffs.  Now, DH him and work on his defense in practice. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Just now, strumdatjag said:

I understand the frustration.  But this is good news.   Hopefully, Buxton can be a contributor in the field in the playoffs.  Now, DH him and work on his defense in practice. 

Buck is batting 2nd   Gallo 3rd  and Brooks Lee 4th,  Popcorns Popping !!!!!

[Jocko87]

Gotta say, the way his knees buckled on the first strikeout it’s encouraging to see him come up again.  Progress! 

[wabene]

0-2 with 2 K's

[ashbury]

26 minutes ago, wabene said:

0-2 with 2 K's

Against 28 year-old ex-Twins farmhand Bryan Sammons who came into the game sporting a 5.21 ERA.  Oh my OMG.

[wabene]

1 minute ago, ashbury said:

Against 28 year-old ex-Twins farmhand Bryan Sammons who came into the game sporting a 5.21 ERA.  Oh my OMG.

It is clear the man does not have his legs under him. He cannot explode off the back foot.

[wabene]

0-3 grounded into FC and trotted gingerly into the out at first. 

That Saint's gun has Bechtold hitting 99, lol

Edit: Checked Statcast and Bechtold's fastball was 97-98 topping out at 98.8. 

[lecroy24fan]

11 hours ago, JD-TWINS said:

Q: Is Luplow an option to bring back for October if Buxton cannot contribute. His .250 Average & .795 OPS is something that we should consider from a depth standpoint. Carrying 15 bats - we’ll probably have teams target lefties against us to neutralize our LH hitters - Luplow may be a valuable option? I’d rather have his RH bat v. Stevenson from the left side.

Yes he can be added to the playoff roster.

[D.C Twins]

This won't end well....

which is probably for the best because 2023 Buck would be a liability on the playoff roster.

[D.C Twins]

2 hours ago, strumdatjag said:

I understand the frustration.  But this is good news.   Hopefully, Buxton can be a contributor in the field in the playoffs.  Now, DH him and work on his defense in practice. 

Sorry... not good news.... or news at all related to the potential post season success of the 2023 Twins. 

You are still in the denial stage and that is OK.... I'll save a chair for you on the stage of acceptance for whenever you get here!

[wabene]

Seeing eye RBI single, 1-4, 2K, RBI

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Is Buxton rehabbing in St. Paul because we are worried about whether or not the Twins still may not clinch the division and the games here at Target Field this weekend are too important? Because Buxton is going to DH in a playoff series? Because we are finally admitting that the whole attitude of “doesn’t have to face live pitching in spring training”, was a mistake, and live game action actually has value? Sorry if this comes off a little sour. 🙂

At this point, I am half hoping and half expecting them to write Buxton into center field and third in the order for Game 1. And honestly, why not? 

Good news is Joey Gallo is also rehabbing in that game and back in mid-season form! 

[mrtwinsfan]

17 minutes ago, wabene said:

Seeing eye RBI single, 1-4, 2K, RBI

steals of 2nd and 3 rd  yet

[Vanimal46]

17 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Is Buxton rehabbing in St. Paul because

Just posed this question in the other Buxton thread before seeing this one… I’m curious to know if the goal is still the same and we’re going to ramp him up to play OF? Is he coming back solely to try and make the playoff roster as a bench bat? 

Hopefully more clarity to come from the beat writers…

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

Just posed this question in the other Buxton thread before seeing this one… I’m curious to know if the goal is still the same and we’re going to ramp him up to play OF? Is he coming back solely to try and make the playoff roster as a bench bat? 

Hopefully more clarity to come from the beat writers…

great minds yada .. Just saw you posted in the other thread and thought I’d go get caught up on that one while watching nfl 

[IaBeanCounter]

37 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

steals of 2nd and 3 rd  yet

I don't recall Buxton ever stealing third for the Twins.

[stringer bell]

7 minutes ago, IaBeanCounter said:

I don't recall Buxton ever stealing third for the Twins.

Nor do I, but if Kyle Farmer can do it, I'm pretty confident that Buck can as well.

[stringer bell]

I have zero confidence that Buxton will be able to play in the field in the next month. I also have my doubts that he can help the club as a hitter, either as a DH or pinch hitter. 

It will be interesting to see what happens in the next ten days.

[IaBeanCounter]

24 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Nor do I, but if Kyle Farmer can do it, I'm pretty confident that Buck can as well.

If Buxton can't play the OF, I'm wondering if they aren't planning to use him as a PH/PR.

[Mike Sixel]

So much negativity.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Smile, Mike. Austin Martin may be our future in Center. 🙂

[mrtwinsfan]

1 hour ago, IaBeanCounter said:

I don't recall Buxton ever stealing third for the Twins.

Sarcasm