Twins place Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa on concussion injured list

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Carlos Correa were both placed on the 7-day concussion injured list following a collision while chasing a fly ball during a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Although Buxton initially cleared concussion protocol and was considered day-to-day, the Twins decided to place him on the injured list retroactive to the day after the incident, requiring him to miss at least a week. Correa, who had missed very few games this season, was also added to the concussion list after the head collision. The incident occurred amid communication difficulties reportedly worsened by crowd noise, and the Twins have been cautious with their concussion protocols due to the complexity of diagnosing and monitoring such injuries. Buxton had been a regular starter this season despite a history of injuries, while Correa was returning from plantar fasciitis last season and had been a three-time All-Star. Replacement players DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and Brooks Lee have filled in for Buxton and Correa respectively during their absence.