Byron Buxton Says He Intends to Stay With Minnesota Twins, Who Hold 28.7% Playoff Odds

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton said on June 18, 2026, that he intends to stay with the team. "I'm a Twin," he told The Athletic. 270 with 23 home runs and 36 RBIs in 64 games this season.

He signed a seven-year, $100 million contract with Minnesota in December 2021 and has two years remaining. The deal includes a full no-trade clause that he can use to block any potential transaction. "End of the day, nobody's in my shoes.

Nobody can say anything about what I'm going to do," Buxton said. "The only way I'm getting out of here -- they're going to have to come talk to me and tell me something else. I ain't said nothing about leaving, nor will I.

Buxton expressed the same intention at the 2025 All-Star Game, when he indicated he planned to remain a Twin for life. The Twins traded 10 players at the 2025 deadline and reduced payroll by $38 million entering the 2026 season. As of June 18, 2026, Minnesota holds a 36-40 record and sits third in the American League Central, 4½ games behind first-place Cleveland.

7% chance of reaching the playoffs.