Blue Jays and Braves already linked to $100 million star in early MLB trade
Both clubs are going big-game hunting.
Blue Jays and Braves already linked to $100 million star in early MLB trade originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . 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.