Buxton to begin rehab assignment on Tuesday

Buxton lands on the DL CLEVELAND -- Twins center fielder Byron Buxton, who is on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured left big toe, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Buxton participated in a pregame workout at Progressive Field on Saturday and flew to Minnesota afterward. He's headed to Rochester on Sunday and will play in his first game after the Red Wings' off-day on Monday. Buxton went on the DL for the second time this season on May 30.

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"It's good news for us," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "We got him out early today to get on the field again. It's been a combination of trying to restore his health as well as the fact…