The Texas Rangers have officially thrust themselves into the center of the MLB offseason frenzy, confirming their pursuit of Minnesota Twins superstar Byron Buxton — the electric, $100 million outfielder coming off a 35-home-run explosion in 2025. As the Winter Meetings approach, the reigning AL contenders are signaling a massive shift in strategy as they look to rearm for another deep postseason run.
Rangers Make Their Intentions Known
Texas entered the offseason with questions surrounding their outfield depth and long-term lineup power. After dealing with injuries and inconsistent production throughout 2025, the front office made it clear they wanted a dynamic, game-changing outfielder to stabilize the lineup and strengthen the defense.
Now, the Rangers have confirmed they are going all in on Byron Buxton — the type of superstar who instantly elevates a roster.
Buxton Opens the Door for Texas
The pursuit intensified after ESPN insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel reported that Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause for multiple teams — not just Atlanta, his home-state favorite. That report ignited league-wide speculation, but few teams match Texas’ combination of need, ambition, and financial flexibility.
Buxton’s seven-year, $100 million deal is a bargain for a player with his level of production, especially following his return to full health in 2025. With elite athleticism, MVP-level potential, and Gold Glove defense, he fits the exact profile Texas wants patrolling the outfield at Globe Life Field.
Why Buxton Is a Perfect Fit for the Rangers
Buxton fills nearly every hole that Texas has sought to address:
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35 home runs in 2025
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83 RBI
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136 OPS+
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Over 120 games played for the first time in eight years
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Elite center field defense
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Game-changing speed and athleticism
With the Rangers looking to stabilize center field after a year of injuries and rotation, Buxton would become the everyday anchor of the outfield. Texas wants more power, more athleticism, and more defensive reliability — Buxton checks every box.
What Texas Would Have to Trade
Landing a player of Buxton’s caliber will require a meaningful return for Minnesota.
A potential Rangers trade package would likely include:
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An MLB-ready infielder or outfielder
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One of their top prospects (such as Sebastian Walcott or Wyatt Langford — though Texas would fight hard to keep Langford)
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A lower-level pitching prospect
The Twins, facing financial pressure and having already begun reshaping their roster at the deadline, are open to moving Buxton if the return accelerates their retool.
Texas, however, is one of the few teams positioned to balance both aggressive spending and elite prospect depth.
Does This Signal Another Veteran Exit for Texas?
The Rangers’ pursuit of Buxton has fueled speculation that the team is preparing to move on from a key veteran outfielder to make room for the incoming star and rebalance payroll.
Names around the league have already surfaced as possible trade candidates, and a roster shift appears inevitable if Buxton lands in Arlington.
The Rangers are not in “incremental improvement” mode — they want a shockwave move. And Buxton is exactly the type of franchise-altering acquisition that would shake up the AL West.
A New Era Rising in Arlington
Should Texas finalize the deal, Buxton would become one of the most electrifying players ever to wear a Rangers uniform — a player who can carry an offense, transform an outfield, and instantly raise the team’s ceiling.
The Rangers sent a message in 2023 when they captured their first World Series title.
Now, they’re sending another:
Texas is back to swinging big.
And Byron Buxton might be the biggest swing of all.
