Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
The three-time All-Star has been placed on the IL three times this season because of persistent hip issues.
He hit .254 with 25 home runs and 46 RBIs in 93 games this season. The oft-injured Buxton has played in fewer than 100 games in nine of his 12 seasons.
Buxton, 32, is expected to recover in time for spring training.
The Twins are in third place in the American League Central, six games behind the Chicago White Sox with 16 games remaining in the regular season entering Friday’s action. Minnesota is 4½ games back in the race for the final AL wild-card spot, but three other teams ahead of them are also still in contention.
