How Byron Buxton’s Hot Start Can Benefit Minnesota Twins Long-Term
The Twins' star outfielder is earning his money thus far.
The Minnesota Twins haven't made the playoffs since 2023, and their 15-20 start this year doesn't suggest that this season will be different. On the bright side, center fielder Byron Buxton is playing to his potential. The 32-year-old leads the squad with 10 homers, a .
313 on-base percentage, and 34 hits over 32 games. The two-time All-Star won AL Player of the Week honors on Monday, as he hit . 345 with a 1.
303 OPS, five homers and seven RBIs over the last week. Buxton is showing no signs of slowing down after earning his second All-Star nod last season, when he slashed . 264/.
327/. 551 with a career-high 35 homers and 83 RBIs over 126 games. There's never been a better time to trade the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, as he's on pace to play 100-plus games in three straight seasons for the first time.