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Twins | Byron Buxton optioned to the minors
Minnesota Twins OF Byron Buxton was optioned to Class AAA Rochester Monday, April 25.  Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - La Velle E. Neal III
 
BHQ take: Although Byron Buxton's career .195 BA and 61% ct% through 174 major league at-bats (2015-2016) may indicate that he will struggle to hit .250 or above, Buxton does have a career .301 batting average in the minors, including batting .305 with 7 home runs and 22 steals in 2015 prior to joining the Twins in June. In other words, don't base Buxton's long-term or keeper potential on a very small sample size at the...

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