Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton reportedly did not suffer any structural damage after exiting his team's 8-4 road win over the Boston Red Sox with right knee soreness on Friday.
Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports, the ailment will "probably will require a week or so off."
Buxton suffered the injury after sliding into second base on a leadoff double. Nick Gordon replaced him in the lineup.
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The 28-year-old Buxton already has three home runs in seven games this year.