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Minnesota Twins · Outfielder
At 32, Buxton remains a dynamic fantasy asset for the Twins, coming off a career-best 2025 season that earned him his second All-Star selection and the team's MVP award after clubbing 35 home runs with 97 runs and 24 stolen bases. His early 2026 numbers suggest some regression in power and RBI production—dropping to 25 home runs and 43 RBI through 302 at-bats—though his run scoring remains solid at 56 and stolen base activity is still contributing at 7 SB. The primary concern is durability and whether his power output will rebound as the season progresses, but his two-category strength in runs and steals continues to provide meaningful fantasy value in a center field slot. For 2026, Buxton offers a calculated risk-reward profile: elite speed and run-scoring upside with diminished RBI production, making him most valuable in scoring formats that reward stolen bases and runs over traditional power metrics.
Byron Buxton Reaggravates Hip Injury, Exits Game
Minnesota Twins center fielder and All-Star Byron Buxton departed Sunday's game against the Yankees in the first inning after reaggravating his right hip injury. The injury appears to be a setback for Buxton, who had been dealing with the hip issue previously. His status for upcoming games is uncertain and fantasy players should monitor his IL eligibility closely.
Jul 6, 2026
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Minnesota Twins | 46 | .209 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 2 | .250 | .326 | .576 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Twins | 92 | .225 | 10 | 38 | 44 | 10 | .284 | .430 | .714 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Twins | 140 | .253 | 16 | 51 | 69 | 29 | .314 | .413 | .727 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Twins | 28 | .156 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 5 | .183 | .200 | .383 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Twins | 87 | .262 | 10 | 46 | 48 | 14 | .314 | .513 | .827 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Twins | 39 | .254 | 13 | 27 | 19 | 2 | .267 | .577 | .844 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Twins | 61 | .306 | 19 | 32 | 50 | 9 | .358 | .647 | 1.005 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Twins | 92 | .224 | 28 | 51 | 61 | 6 | .306 | .526 | .832 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Twins | 85 | .207 | 17 | 42 | 49 | 9 | .294 | .438 | .732 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Twins | 102 | .279 | 18 | 56 | 62 | 7 | .335 | .524 | .859 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Twins | 126 | .264 | 35 | 83 | 97 | 24 | .327 | .551 | .878 |
| 2026 | Minnesota Twins | 75 | .271 | 25 | 45 | 57 | 7 | .328 | .575 | .903 |
| Career | Totals | 973 | .250 | 193 | 481 | 580 | 124 | .310 | .495 | .805 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 teams▼ | 48 | .248 | 5 | 20 | 33 | 11 | .344 | .448 | .792 |
| 2013 | 2 teams▼ | 125 | .334 | 12 | 77 | 109 | 55 | .424 | .520 | .944 |
| 2014 | 2 teams▼ | 31 | .234 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 6 | .307 | .395 | .702 |
| 2015 | 2 teams▼ | 72 | .305 | 7 | 45 | 55 | 22 | .367 | .500 | .867 |
| 2016 | Rochester Red Wings | 49 | .305 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 7 | .359 | .568 | .927 |
| 2017 | Rochester Red Wings | 3 | .417 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | .462 | .917 | 1.379 |
| 2018 | 2 teams▼ | 36 | .264 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 4 | .322 | .443 | .765 |
| 2019 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 1 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.667 |
| 2021 | St. Paul Saints | 7 | .409 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | .423 | 1.000 | 1.423 |
| 2023 | St. Paul Saints | 4 | .167 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .167 | .453 |
| 2024 | St. Paul Saints | 4 | .091 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .091 | .258 |
| Career | Totals | 380 | .298 | 48 | 210 | 290 | 105 | .374 | .501 | .875 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand