One Outfielder the Dodgers Need to Trade For to Fix Their Biggest Issue

"Byron Buxton, 31, is currently coming off the best year of his career. For the lowly Twins, the Georgia native slugged 35 homers to go along with 83 runs batted in. He hit .264, stole 24 bases, made the All-Star team, and registered a .878 OPS. Buxton has been the face of Minnesota's franchise dating back to when he broke into the league in 2015 as a 21-year-old."

"It's no secret the Dodgers want to upgrade their outfield. Michael Conforto certainly did not pan out in left field. Teoscar Hernandez struggled defensively all year long, and there's a world where he is moved to left field to better mitigate his challenges as a fielder. Kyle Tucker has long been associated with the Dodgers as a possible free agent target. The same has been said for Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians. Tucker will likely command a megadeal - and the thought of bringing another contract on the books for 10-plus years might not be ideal for the franchise moving forward."

"If Byron Buxton is really available in trade talks, he should be the biggest target for the Dodgers this offseason..264/.327/.551/.87835 HR and a 136 wRC+At 31 years old, he is still one of the 5 fastest players in the sport while playing great defense in center field.? pic.twitter.com/MNyiSiRkLj- Nick (@talkingbluenick) November 13, 2025 Kwan fits perfectly as a player with terrific defensive capabilities and elite bat-to-ball skills. Having said that, Cleveland is notoriously difficult to negotiate with, and the Dodgers may not want to part with some of their better prospects."

Byron Buxton, 31, delivered a career year with 35 home runs, 83 RBI, a .264 average, 24 steals and a .878 OPS while supplying elite center field defense and top-tier speed. The Dodgers have clear outfield needs after Michael Conforto underperformed and Teoscar Hernandez struggled defensively. Free agent targets like Kyle Tucker and Steven Kwan present cost or negotiation hurdles, making a trade for Buxton an attractive alternative. Buxton's blend of power, speed and defense would address Los Angeles' immediate needs without a decade-long contract commitment, assuming Minnesota is willing to trade him.

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