Top prospect Byron Buxton is returning to the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins following a short stint in the minors after overcoming a thumb injury, MLB Roster Moves confirmed Wednesday.
Minnesota originally called up Buxton, whom MLB.com rated as the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, back in June. He received just 37 at-bats, picking up seven hits (.189 average), before suffering the thumb issue that forced him to the disabled list.
The Twins decided to option him back to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings once he returned to full strength rather than bring him right back to the majors.