July 16, 2025

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has never looked like a realistic trade candidate approaching the July 31 deadline. Nevertheless, Buxton addressed speculation at All-Star festivities in Atlanta this week and made it clear that he isn't going anywhere. In fact, the 31-year-old expects to spend his entire career with the Twins. "I've got a no-trade clause -- I'm a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life," Buxton told reporters, including Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Buxton's no-trade clause came as part of a seven-year, $100 million extension that took effect in 2022. A member of the Twins organization since going second overall in the 2012 draft, Buxton has been one of the majors' most electrifying players when healthy. Injuries have been an all-too-frequent problem during his career, though, and have held him to just two seasons of 100-plus games. For the most part, Buxton has stayed healthy this year, which may go down as a career campaign. He deservedly earned his second All-Star nod after slashing .289/.351/.574 with 21 homers, 56 RBI, 64 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases over 78 games and 333 plate appearances during the first half. Buxton had his best game of the season last Saturday, when he hit for the cycle and went 5-for-5 in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.--Connor Byrne
Source: Phil Miller - Minnesota Star Tribune