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Twins put Byron Buxton on DL because of migraines

The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to April 15, because of recurring migraine headaches.

Buxton was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Indians in San Juan, and was sent back to the team hotel because of a headache.

Manager Paul Molitor said Buxton has suffered from migraines in the past, including missing time last July.

"We don't have any reason to think this is an ongoing concern for us, so we'll just evaluate it as is and we'll learn more," said Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey.

Buxton is hitting a disappointing .195 this season, with two doubles and two RBIs.

Outfielder Ryan LaMarre took Buxton's place on the roster and entered the game in the 10th inning after Twins outfielder Max Kepler left Wednesday night's game with a right knee injury. He finally ended Minnesota's 5-hour, 13-minute marathon 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians with a sharp liner to center.

LaMarre had already been recalled as the 26th man for the Twins-Indians series in Puerto Rico, and is now hitting .583 (7 for 12) with two RBIs this season for the Twins.