US EditionAfter ‘different’ offseason, Buxton preps for WBC, season
- Buxton confirmed he'll miss much of Twins camp to join Team USA, accepting a call from Mark DeRosa for the World Baseball Classic running March 5-17.
- Amid offseason uncertainty, Buxton's name surfaced in trade rumors despite the Twins' December assurances to keep him, L�pez, and Ryan.
- Training at home in Baxley and meeting new manager Derek Shelton in November, Buxton spent family time in Orlando, including a Little Mermaid ride with his son Baire.
- In Twins camp, officials and Byron Buxton say trade talk is now behind them, and Shelton calls Buxton the team's heart and soul upon his WBC return.
- Buxton marked the offseason with the 2025 AL MVP voting results, showing he was 11th and two points short of a top-10 finish that would have paid him $3 million.
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Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins
Jul 27, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts after being caught in a double play against the Chicago White Sox to end the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports One of the last veterans left on the Minnesota Twins is not too happy with the team. Longtime Twins outfielder Byron Buxton spoke this week to Bobby Nightengale of the M…
Buxton frustrated by offseason trade rumors, but excited for upcoming year with Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Byron Buxton had, by his own account, a “peaceful” offseason. That doesn’t mean it was without its frustrations. Buxton is in a good place as a new season begins – healthy, excited to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and ready to help
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