This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/twins as After flurry of trades, Byron Buxton repeats that he'll be a Twin for life. A few weeks ago, during an All-Star media availability in Atlanta, Byron Buxton quieted the trade noise with a strong public statement.

Even though Byron Buxton is on the 10-day injured list with left ribcage inflammation, the All-Star center fielder joined the Twins in Cleveland for this weekend's series as the franchise's clubhouse leader wanted to be there to provide support and be a sounding board for teammates after the Twins made nine trades near the deadline.

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.