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Buxton Emerges as Top Trade Deadline Target

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NewsMINJul 15, 7:12 PM EDT

Buxton Emerges as Top Trade Deadline Target

The Twins outfielder is among the most coveted names as contenders eye upgrades before the Aug. 3 deadline.

Byron Buxton has surfaced as one of the top trade targets heading into the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3. Minnesota is not explicitly listed as a seller, but Buxton is ranked among the premier available players. Any contender acquiring him would receive an immediate impact bat and outfield upgrade. No deal has been reported yet.

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Ryan Jeffers Returns from Hamate Injury After Two-Month Absence

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RosterMINJul 11, 12:37 AM EDT

Ryan Jeffers Returns from Hamate Injury After Two-Month Absence

The Twins' top trade chip is back behind the plate, needing only five rehab games before rejoining the active roster.

Ryan Jeffers returned to the Twins' lineup on Friday after missing roughly two months with a fractured hamate bone. He required just five rehab games to prepare for his return. Before the injury, Jeffers was posting a 165 wRC+ with a .295 average, seven home runs, and 26 RBI across 37 games. His return heightens his trade value ahead of the August 3 deadline, with the Yankees and Rays both scouting him in person.

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Twins land reliever Tommy Nance from Toronto

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TradeMINJul 10, 5:14 PM EDT

Twins land reliever Tommy Nance from Toronto

Minnesota adds bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays in an official trade.

The Minnesota Twins have acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is official per MLB.com reporting. Nance joins the Twins bullpen, adding depth to the relief corps. Toronto loses a bullpen arm in the transaction.

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TradeMINJul 10, 5:15 PM EDT

Twins Land Tommy Nance From Toronto in Bullpen Deal

Minnesota adds a proven late-inning arm after Nance posted strong numbers for the Blue Jays in their 2025 pennant run.

The Twins have acquired right-hander Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays in exchange for minor leaguer Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool space. Both clubs officially announced the deal. Nance was a valuable bullpen piece for Toronto during their 2025 pennant-winning season. Minnesota will add him to a roster that required corresponding moves to accommodate his addition.

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RosterMINJul 10, 3:52 PM EDT

Jeffers Returns to Twins Lineup After Two-Month Hamate Injury

Minnesota's starting catcher is back after a rehab stint in Triple-A, where he hit .375 with two homers in five games.

The Twins officially reinstated catcher Ryan Jeffers from the 10-day injured list following a left hamate bone fracture that kept him out for nearly two months. Before the injury, Jeffers was posting a .295 average and .949 OPS with seven homers and 26 RBIs in 37 games. He completed a five-game Triple-A rehab assignment, batting .375 with two home runs. To clear roster space, outfielder Kyler Fedko was optioned to Triple-A after going hitless in 16 at-bats.

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RosterMINJul 7, 5:10 PM EDT

Buxton Lands on IL With Right Hip Strain Again

Minnesota officially placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list, a recurring hip issue that has plagued him throughout his career.

The Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day IL with a right hip strain, backdated to July 6. The move is an official club announcement. Buxton has a long history with right hip problems, including IL stints in 2021, 2022, and 2024, plus a five-game absence in May 2025 for right hip flexor soreness. Outfielder Alan Roden was recalled in the corresponding roster move.

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