Twins' Byron Buxton Travels Road Trip Despite Concussion Protocol

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, currently in concussion protocol following a collision with Carlos Correa on May 15, will be traveling with the team for their upcoming 10-game road trip despite not yet being cleared for activation. Buxton has been gradually increasing his baseball activities and appears close to returning, though he must officially clear the concussion protocol before being reinstated from the 7-day injured list. The road trip, which starts Monday and includes series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics, may provide an opportunity for Buxton to be cleared and rejoin the lineup soon. Before his injury, Buxton was batting .261 with notable power numbers. His recovery is trailing behind Correa's, who has already been activated, but the Twins and fantasy managers are optimistic about his imminent return. Traveling with the team indicates that Buxton's activation could happen within the next couple of weeks.