The Minnesota Twins star outfielder Byron Buxton has delivered a clear message ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline: He’s not going anywhere. With trade rumors building and the franchise facing uncertainty amid ongoing ownership talks, Buxton used All-Star Week to reaffirm his commitment to the only team he’s ever known. “I can’t be traded,” he told reporters. “I’ve got a no-trade clause. I’m a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life.”
In a season filled with speculation and doubt, Buxton’s breakout performance—and his firm stance—provide rare clarity for Twins fans.
Those words might sound like cliché loyalty speak in a league where even franchise players move overnight. But with Buxton, they land differently. Because this time, it’s not just a player shutting down trade speculation—it’s a cornerstone doubling down during the most uncertain chapter in recent Twins history.
Buxton’s No-Trade Clause Locks Down the Twins’ Franchise Star
On paper, the Twins are treading water. At 47-49, they’ve been good enough to hover near contention but inconsistent enough to leave the front office hesitant. Ownership is also in flux, with the Pohlad family still considering a possible sale of the franchise. And in a vacuum like that, just about any name can end up on the rumor mill.
But not Buxton.
Now 31, the two-time All-Star is having one of the best seasons of his career, batting .289 with 21 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases without being caught once. He’s fresh off hitting for the cycle on his bobblehead day and still flashing elite defense in center field. All of that would usually make him a prime deadline target. Except Buxton made sure it won’t.
“I’m a Twin,” he said again. “That’s home.”
It’s more than a contractual fact. It’s an emotional anchor for a franchise in transition—and a reminder that not every great player is looking for an exit.
Why the Twins Need Buxton’s Leadership During Ownership Uncertainty
Buxton’s no-trade clause isn’t just a technicality. It’s leverage. And he’s using it not to force his way out, but to stay put—at a time when it might be easiest to bail. With the franchise up for sale and the AL Central slipping further out of reach, the idea of a teardown could tempt any front office. But Buxton isn’t going to be the first domino.
If anything, he’s the reason to hold things together.
He’s under contract through 2028 on a deal that now looks team-friendly at just over $15 million per year. That’s a bargain for a player producing like an MVP candidate again, staying healthy, and drawing crowds with his every at-bat. But more than that, Buxton is showing the young core guys like Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodriguez what commitment looks like.
And when ownership eventually changes hands, Buxton’s presence may be the only bridge connecting old expectations to new vision. It’s hard to put a value on that kind of continuity.
He’s not naïve to what’s swirling around him. But he’s not worried about it either.
The Twins know that, too—even if they haven’t shown it with playoff wins. Yet.
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