Twins' Byron Buxton: Checking out of lineup Wednesday

Buxton leaves Tuesday's game early with right hip tightness

Byron Buxton left Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox early with right hip tightness, and the Minnesota Twins have ruled him out of Wednesday's series finale.

Buxton exited the game in the third inning after grounding out to second base. He was replaced in center field by Gilberto Celestino.

Buxton has been dealing with a variety of injuries this season, including a right hip strain that caused him to miss 10 games in May. He also missed time in June with a right knee strain.

The Twins are hoping that Buxton's latest injury is not serious, but they are taking a cautious approach with him.

Buxton is a key part of the Twins' offense

Buxton is one of the Twins' best players, and his absence would be a big blow to the team's offense.

Buxton is batting .229 with 11 home runs and 31 RBIs this season. He is also one of the best defensive center fielders in the league.

The Twins are hoping that Buxton will be able to return to the lineup soon, but they are not going to rush him back from injury.

Celestino will get a chance to start in center field

With Buxton out of the lineup, Celestino will get a chance to start in center field.

Celestino is a 23-year-old rookie who has been impressive in limited action this season.

Celestino is batting .286 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 26 games.

The Twins are hoping that Celestino can continue to produce while Buxton is out of the lineup.

Twins hope to avoid a sweep

The Twins are hoping to avoid a sweep in the series finale against the White Sox.

The White Sox have won the first two games of the series, and they will be looking to complete the sweep on Wednesday.

The Twins will need to play their best game of the series if they want to avoid a sweep.