Twins GM Jeremy Zoll Dismisses Byron Buxton Trade Rumors

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Twins GM Jeremy Zoll Dismisses Byron Buxton Trade Rumors

Zoll confirmed Byron was untouchable and will stay in Minnesota past the trade deadline. "We have no plans to trade Byron. It’s not something we’re exploring. It’s not something we plan to explore." Buxton, a two-time All-Star, is hitting .275/.333/.596 and has 25 homers this season. The Twins are 38-42 and sit third in the AL Central standings.

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