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The Twins made a trade with the Dodgers over the All-Star break, to add depth to one of baseball’s best bullpens.
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton has been involved in some trade rumors this season, but he recently shut down any idea of a deal.
Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton was asked about recent trade rumors and made it very clear he's going nowhere... and he holds the final say.
Derek Falvey arrived in Minnesota from the Guardians' front office, a system known for maximizing pitching and churning the roster efficiently. Manager Rocco Baldelli came from the Rays, where roster manipulation and deadline boldness are basically a front-office tradition.
All-Star Byron Buxton has no plans to ever waive his no-trade clause and declared himself a Twin for life. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Byron Buxton shuts down MLB trade rumors at All-Star Week, confirming he’ll remain with the Minnesota Twins thanks to his no-trade clause.
With the Minnesota Twins entering the All-Star break at 47-49 and in second place in the AL Central, there's reason to believe they'll decide against trying to contend for a title this season and instead look to trade away some pieces at the month's end.
However, if they don't go on a run right out of the gate, they could opt to act as sellers ahead of the trade deadline. One thing's for certain, though, and that's that Byron Buxton will not be on the move.
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Total Pro Sports on MSN“I Can’t Be Traded”: Byron Buxton Shuts Down Ongoing Twins Trade RumorsMinnesota Twins' outfielder Byron Buxton has shut down trade rumors with a strong message at the All-Star break.
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Minnesota could capitalize on a surging market for relievers like Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Danny Coulombe.