The Minnesota Twins have activated star players Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton from the injured list to aid in their playoff push. Correa, who has been out since the All-Star break due to plantar fasciitis, skipped a rehab assignment to return as soon as possible, while Buxton has returned from a hip injury and hit a home run in his first game back. Both are not at full strength and will have their playing time managed carefully. The Twins currently hold a 2.5-game lead for the final AL wild card spot and are focusing on maximizing their chances for postseason play by balancing the workload of their key players. Manager Rocco Baldelli emphasized the team's urgency and the need to adapt daily to the players' health status.