Two weeks into an injured list stint for the right hip strain that has bothered him for much of the season, Byron Buxton worked out on the field pregame Monday. Buxton ran the bases and in the outfield, with Twins head trainer Nick Paparesta looking on, and also took rare on-field batting practice against a surprise pitcher.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton almost ready, Joe Ryan throws, Emmanuel Rodriguez returns
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