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Byron Buxton Declines Trade, Affirms Lifelong Twin Loyalty

Byron Buxton’s refusal to waive his no-trade clause ends trade speculation, leaving contenders to turn to other center-field options.

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos speaks to the media before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Byron Buxton confirmed on July 15 that he will not waive his no-trade clause and intends to finish his career with the Twins.
  • After overcoming years of injuries, Buxton is enjoying a career resurgence in 2025 with a .289/.351/.574 slash line and 21 home runs through 78 games.
  • Minnesota’s 11.5-game deficit in the AL Central and slim wild-card hopes had positioned the team as potential sellers before Buxton’s announcement.
  • The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, both linked to Buxton in early July, must now redirect their trade-deadline plans.
  • Teams in need of center-field upgrades are evaluating alternatives such as Jarren Duran, Cedric Mullins and Harrison Bader ahead of the July 31 deadline.