Blue Jays and Braves already linked to $100 million star in early MLB trade

It feels like every season we hear the same names on the trade market. One of those guys is Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins, despite the star center fielder coming out last year and already saying that he wants to stay in Minnesota. Buxton also has a no-trade clause and essentially has all the power over his future.

Despite that reality, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report thinks the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays might be options for Buxton in a few months at the trade deadline.

“On it goes, with the Twins off to a 1-3 start after crashing out at the end of 2025. And since Buxton was reportedly willing (per ESPN's Jeff Passan) to waive his no-trade clause over the winter, he should be considered a top trade name for the summer market.

“Buxton's injury history shouldn't require elaboration at this point. That might be what keeps his market from taking off. When he is healthy, though, he's a superstar-caliber player on both sides of the ball.”

If we're simply going based on guys who should be available, Buxton would be at the top of that list. Even with his prior comments, there's not really much of a reason for him to want to play for the Twins, or for Minnesota to want to keep him around. I understand that he's done a lot for that city and is an incredible player who is loved by fans, but the Twins have absolutely no path to contention right now. Buxton would also be much better suited on a contending team with an opportunity to at least compete in the postseason.

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