Brewers eye Byron Buxton trade amid power concerns ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers are exploring a trade for Byron Buxton, an All-Star outfielder with 17 home runs. Manager Pat Murphy's team, currently lacking power, leads the National League Central. Buxton's potential addition is complicated by his no-trade clause, as he has expressed a desire to remain with the Minnesota Twins. If he changes his mind, the Brewers may offer a viable chance for a postseason run.
- •Brewers currently lack power, with Jake Bauers leading with 10 home runs.
- •Buxton has a no-trade clause but previously indicated a preference for the Twins.
- •The team's performance against the Dodgers in the NLCS has raised concerns.
- •Adding Buxton could enhance the Brewers' outfield significantly.
- •Trade discussions are anticipated ahead of the deadline for MLB deals.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers receive trade update on 17-home run All-Star outfielder with one major concern
"There is something that needs to happen first for a deal to get done.
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