Whomst Did Byron Buxton Wrong In A Prior Life?

Byron Buxton was going back to catch a Nelson Cruz fly ball in deep center field and appeared to get his cleat stuck in the grass. He went down grabbing his leg/ankle. After several minutes, he was carted off the field. pic.twitter.com/KZjk6MZ8Jk

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) July 13, 2020

The #MNTwins have announced a left foot injury for Byron Buxton. He is having imaging done right now. They told us to expect more information tomorrow.

— Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) July 13, 2020

It's just comical at this point. Byron Buxton has had insane talent his entire career and has been expected to be the next 5 tool phenom since he was drafted in the 2012 MLB Draft with the 2nd overall pick, yet his body has turned into paper mâché and betrayed him. 

In his first spring training with the big league club in 2014, he sprained a joint in his wrist and was forced to begin the year on the DL. Upon return, he re-injured the same wrist. Finally, he came back and received a promotion to AA, what could go wrong here!? He runs into the right fielder and gets diagnosed with a concussion, ending his season. Well fuck. 

Despite these injuries, Buxton opened the 2015 MLB season as the #2 prospect in all of baseball and quickly made his way to the MLB level. This is where it just gets outright abominable, since 2015 Buxton has dealt with sprained joints, toe injuries and concussions in every season he's played. 

Personally, i'm just shocked that he hasn't been able to live up to the hype whilst rehabbing from injury every offseason. I mean, is he even trying? 

Finally, a 60 game season where staying healthy would seemingly be easier than the malaise of a normal baseball season. Sounds like just what Buxton needs to get his career off and running.

.........

Nope, injured and likely out for the season before games even begin. Prayers up for Buxton and here's to hoping he can get that Germany hookup from A-Rod or Peyton.