3 Potential Byron Buxton Trade Destinations
"We have no plans to trade Byron," GM Jeremy Zoll told reporters. "It's not something we're exploring. It's not something we plan to explore."
Buxton himself has repeatedly shut down the speculation, saying, "I ain't said nothing about leaving, nor will I. I'm a Twin."
Still, circumstances change quickly around the deadline, and reporting from Dan Hayes of The Athletic suggested Buxton could become more open to waiving his clause if Minnesota continues tearing down the roster.
If that happens, these three contenders make the most sense.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies make almost too much sense as a Buxton fit.
Philadelphia desperately needs a right-handed bat to balance the middle of its order, and the outfield is in need of a serious upgrade.
Welcome back Byron Buxton! pic.twitter.com/5rNTKJ7aZu
— Ted (@tlschwerz) July 4, 2026
Buxton, who has been on a tear with 25 home runs in a recent 55-game stretch, would immediately transform the lineup and give the Phillies the kind of game-changing athlete they lack.
Their prospect capital may not be the deepest, but they have enough to get a deal done if they decide Buxton is worth the steep price.
Seattle Mariners
Few teams have a more obvious need than Seattle.
The Mariners continue to boast one of baseball's best pitching staffs, but offensive inconsistency has repeatedly prevented them from taking the next step in the American League.
Byron Buxton on his concern level with trade talk, via @DanHayesMLB:
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) June 19, 2026
"I don't give a f*ck ... I ain't said nothing about leaving, nor will I. I'm a Twin."
After securing 10-and-5 rights Buxton has a no-trade clause. pic.twitter.com/C9lNp3yAR4
Buxton would transform both the lineup and the defense, and pairing him with Julio Rodriguez would give Seattle arguably the most athletic outfield in baseball while adding another dangerous right-handed bat.
The Mariners have the prospect depth, including names like Cole Young and Logan Evans, to construct a compelling package.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers come up in every major trade discussion this time of year for good reason.
They have the most prospect capital of any team in the league, and they are never afraid to use it.
Buxton is not a need for Los Angeles, but that has rarely stopped the Dodgers from pursuing elite talent, and the appeal of joining a perennial World Series contender could be exactly what convinces Buxton to waive his no-trade clause.
The real hurdle in all of these scenarios is Buxton's approval.
He has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain a Twin, and Minnesota has maintained he is central to its future, which means any trade conversation begins and ends with the player himself.
