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Manager Derek Shelton #8 of the Minnesota Twins addresses media as Vice President and Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll looks on during a press conference at Target Field on November 04, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Twins acquire reliever Eric Orze in trade with Rays and make some roster moves to begin a bullpen rebuild

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The now empty manager's office at Target Field, after Rocco Baldelli was fired by the team on Monday.
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Twins management addresses future after the firing of manager Rocco Baldelli

"I look at a team that, a lot of young players took some real steps forward," said team President Derek Falvey
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Manager Rocco Baldelli has been fired as manager of the Minnesota Twins after a disappointing 2025.
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Baldelli is out as Twins manager as they head into the offseason with a litany of unknowns for 2026

The Twins fire Rocco Baldelli After a massive overhaul of the team at the trade deadline
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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field.
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Two more home runs for Buxton Thursday as Twins win and their centerfielder celebrates a "career-year"

"I just come out here and play baseball and play the game the right way," Buxton said
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Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases on his two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field on September 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Twins host Cleveland for final home series following a difficult second half and big questions heading into the offseason

Despite the struggles of a bullpen that was gutted by trades, there are some bright spots for the Twins
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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium.
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Twins get 5-1 win over the Royals with Buxton joining only Kirby Puckett in the team's 30-20 club

"He's having a pretty amazing season right now," said Manager Rocco Baldelli
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Now former Minnesota Twins teammates, center fielder Byron Buxton (25) shakes hands with shortstop Carlos Correa (4). With Correa gone, will the Twins look for other ways to trim payroll in the offseason, and could that include Buxton?
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The Pohlad family will retain ownership of the Twins - but what does that mean for the team's payroll?

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The Twins announced outfielder Byron Buxton is rejoining the roster after 10 days on the Injured List as the Twins open a three-game set against the New York Yankees.
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Buck Truck Returns: Twins announce All-Star Byron Buxton will be activated off 10-day Injured List ahead of Yankee series

Buxton has missed the last 13 games with ribcage inflammation
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Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) and outfielder Byron Buxton (25) react after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. After a flurry of trades gutted much of the Twins roster, these two are going to have to lead a very young core of players.
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Byron Buxton looks to be a calming presence in Twins' clubhouse after a flurry of deadline moves

The All-Star centerfielder also reiterated his commitment to remaining with the Twins: "I ain't going nowhere"
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Two players no longer in Minnesota - infielder Ty France and shortstop Carlos Correa - among the 11 that the Twins moved this week ahead of the trade deadline.
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Twins dump nearly 40% of the roster in trade deadline deals leaving fans wondering "what just happened?"

The Twins traded 11 players off their roster - for mostly minor-league players - in a complete reboot of the team
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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a sacrifice fly against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at Target Field. The Twins have placed Buxton in the Injured List with a rib injury.
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Twins put Byron Buxton in Injured List with rib injury

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If the Twins are going to make a run in the second half, they'll have to lean on their two All-Stars to keep it up, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan - although Ryan has been the target of trade rumors as well.
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Twins look to make a second half run starting with a road trip to Colorado and LA

The first couple of series following the All-Star break will likely determine whether the Twins are buyers - or sellers
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Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) catches a fly ball against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Target Field. He later left the game with a hand contusion but it appears the injury isn't serious.
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Twins beat the Cubs but All-Star Byron Buxton leaves the game with a hand injury

Manager Rocco Baldelli said it appears Buxton will be alright while Joe Ryan is also a late add to the All-Star roster
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Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season for the Minnesota Twins highlighted by his consistent presence in the lineup.
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Byron Buxton is an All-Star again and his most important superpower for the Twins? Availability.

The Twins centerfielder is on pace to play the second-most games in his career and it's come with big results
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The Twins hit their last week before the All-Star break with the popular Cubs coming to Target Field to take on All-Star Byron Buxton and still hopeful All-Star Joe Ryan who is set to start Saturday against Pirates' ace Paul Skenes.
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Twins final week before the All-Star break kicks off with a matchup against the always popular Cubs at Target Field

The Twins are also hopeful starter Joe Ryan still gets an All-Star call and joins Byron Buxton in Atlanta next week
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Buxton gets All-Star selection; Ryan, Duran could follow if other pitchers back out

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Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins scores on a double by Trevor Larnach #9 in the ninth inning during game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from concussion injured list after 11-game absence

Twins are in Seattle for three then Sacramento for three with the Athletics trying to keep pace in AL Central
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