TWINS REPORT Byron Buxton settles into new role as designated hitter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Byron Buxton adapted to his new role as a part-time designated hitter last season, it was a conversation between Bryce Harper and former MVP Jimmy Rollins that helped put things in perspective for him. “Bryce was like, ‘It’s hard,’ ” Buxton said at the beginning of spring training. “Mentally, it is very hard, especially if you’re going on a streak or a slump. If you’re not playing defense, you ain’t got nothing to take your mind off of that.” Among Rollins’ messages, per The Athletic: “It’s OK if you’re hurt,” and “it’s OK to make…