Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton says it was "heartbreaking" to watch his club trade away almost 40 percent of the roster ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Not only does Byron Buxton plan to stay, but he also wanted to ensure he was there for his Twins teammates the first day they absorbed the shock of Thursday’s roster-obliterating trade deadline. Nearly three weeks after he defiantly stated he’s a Minnesota Twin for the rest of his life at the All-Star Game,

Every time Byron Buxton picked up his phone Thursday afternoon, there was a text message or news ping that one of his Minnesota Twins teammates was being traded.

The Phillies have acquired right-handed bat Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins before Thursday's trade deadline.

Phillies fans were looking forward to seeing both when the team’s new closer, Jhoan Duran, would come on to pitch for the first time after being acquired in a July 30 trade with the Twins. The Phillies and American League Central-leading Detroit opened a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park Aug.