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Twins GM addresses ongoing Byron Buxton trade speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Twins GM addresses ongoing Byron Buxton trade speculation

Summary

Minnesota Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll commented on persistent trade rumors regarding star outfielder Byron Buxton during an MLB Network Radio appearance. Zoll emphasized the team's desire to retain Buxton, who has undergone hip surgery. He reiterated that both the player and the organization are committed to each other, dismissing the ongoing speculation. Buxton, a three-time All-Star, played 93 games last season, hitting.254 with 25 home runs. The Twins finished the 2026 season with a 77-85 record and aim to improve next season.

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•Jeremy Zoll addresses trade rumors surrounding Byron Buxton.
•Buxton has undergone hip surgery and played 93 games last season.
•Twins finished the 2026 season with a 77-85 record.
•Both Buxton and the Twins expressed a mutual desire to remain together.
•Future trade discussions seem unlikely at this time.

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8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Twins GM gets 100% real on having to constantly shut down Byron Buxton trade rumors

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As trade rumors have surrounded Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton for the past several seasons, general manager Jeremy Zoll has tried time and time again to shut down any of that speculation. With the Twins slugger in Buxton going through hip surgery earlier, Zoll would once again talk about the star and where the team stands on their relationship […] The post Twins GM gets 100% real on having to constantly shut down Byron Buxton trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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