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Byron Buxton Says He’ll Stay With Twins amid Trade Speculation

6/19/2026

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Byron Buxton told The Athletic on June 18, 2026 he will not leave the Minnesota Twins despite trade speculation.
He has 10-and-5 no-trade rights, a two-year, $15.2 million per year contract, and is batting .270/.330/.589 with 23 homers and seven steals in 64 games.
GM Jeremy Zoll said no trades will be made before the Aug. 3 deadline as the Twins sit 36-40, 4.5 games back in the AL Central.

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Byron Buxton told The Athletic on June 18, 2026 he will not leave the Minnesota Twins despite trade speculation.
He has 10-and-5 no-trade rights, a two-year, $15.2 million per year contract, and is batting .270/.330/.589 with 23 homers and seven steals in 64 games.
GM Jeremy Zoll said no trades will be made before the Aug. 3 deadline as the Twins sit 36-40, 4.5 games back in the AL Central.