Twins end CF Byron Buxton’s season with shoulder injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed center fielder Byron Buxton and his ailing left shoulder on the 60-day injured list, ending his season and leaving the American League Central leaders without their best defensive player for the rest of the pennant race.
The Twins made the move on Tuesday before a three-game series against Washington. The took a five-game lead over Cleveland into the night.
Minnesota reinstated right-hander Kyle Gibson from the injured list and promote inf