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Byron Buxton Ready For 2027, Twins Not Planning To Trade Him

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton battled hip injuries for most of his 2026 campaign. The issue finally led to surgery in September. Buxton is progressing well in his recovery and is on track to be healthy for the 2027 season, per…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:02 PM
Byron Buxton Ready For 2027, Twins Not Planning To Trade Him
Key Things to Know
  • Byron Buxton is on track to be healthy for 2027, and Minnesota does not plan to trade him.
  • Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll reiterated the club's desire to keep Buxton moving forward.
  • Buxton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on September 18, 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is progressing well following September hip surgery and is on track for the 2027 season, while the club has no plans to trade him. General manager Jeremy Zoll confirmed the front office intends to keep the veteran, noting that both sides want to continue their partnership.

Buxton underwent arthroscopic right hip surgery on September 18 after battling injuries throughout 2026. He has two years and $30 million remaining on his contract, with his full no-trade clause converting to a five-team no-trade list.

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