Byron Buxton rejects trade rumors, vows to stay with Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins center‑fielder Byron Buxton, 32, has repeatedly told reporters he is not interested in any trade speculation ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB deadline. Citing his full no‑trade clause, Buxton said, “I don’t give a f—… The only way I’m getting out of here is they’re going to have to come talk to me and tell me something else. I’m a Twin.”

The comments came after the Twins swept the Texas Rangers to improve to 36‑40, just 1½ games behind the AL wild‑card spot. Buxton is batting around .270–.275 with 23 home runs and an OPS above .900, and is the team’s second‑highest paid player on a seven‑year, $100 million extension signed in 2021. The club, which cut $38 million from its payroll this season, has been linked to several potential deals at the deadline, with eight Twins appearing in ESPN’s top‑100 trade‑deadline prospects list.

The Twins traded ten players at the previous deadline and continue to evaluate whether they will be buyers or sellers. Buxton’s statements underscore that, for now, his focus remains on the field rather than any off‑season market.