Twins Place Buxton, Correa on 7-Day Concussion IL, Call Up McCusker

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Carlos Correa have both been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list after colliding during a game against the Baltimore Orioles, leaving the team without its two highest-paid position players for at least a week. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli emphasized the complexity of diagnosing and managing concussions, highlighting MLB's strict protocols for such injuries. Buxton, who has a history of concussion issues, had been performing well before the incident, and Correa had also been a key contributor despite previous injuries. To compensate for these losses, the Twins are set to call up Triple-A standout Carson McCusker, who has been excelling with a .350 batting average and 10 home runs in 38 games. The team is taking a 'next man up' mentality amid a rash of injuries, with several players stepping into new roles to fill the gaps. The call-up offers McCusker, an undrafted free agent, a significant opportunity to prove himself at the major league level.