MLB Mock Trade: Byron Buxton Takes Fantasy Baseball Leap In Trade To Mets

Apr 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning and marks 10 years of MLB service today at Target Field. | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Twins are off to a hot start to the 2026 regular season, leading the AL Central through 16 games. Star outfielder Byron Buxton is looking to build on a career year in 2025, garnering MVP support in his second All-Star campaign.

Buxton is garnering trade interest from several teams early in the regular season and could emerge as a candidate to be moved ahead of August's trade deadline. Buxton has endured something of a rocky start to the 2026 season. He's hitting just .

182 over 55 at-bats, limited without a home run or stolen base to this point of the season. Over 14 games, Buxton has racked up 10 hits, nine runs, four extra-base hits and an RB!. Despite an up-and-down performance to start his 2026 campaign, he's still regarded as a franchise cornerstone from a talent perspective and should command a significant return in the trade market .

Monitoring potential suitors, the New York Mets have emerged as a popular destination among trade rumors. The Mets could offer a competitive package to bring in Buxton, who will look to help lead the team to a deep postseason run. New York has reportedly expressed interest in a deal for Buxton and could ultimately make a move for the star outfielder.