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2023 Player Outlook

The Twins were able to re-sign their star Byron Buxton before the start of the 2022 season at a significant discount due to a history of injuries. In 92 games played last year, Buxton slashed .224/.306/.506 with an .833 OPS and 28 HR/51 RBIs. His 135 OPS+ made it the fourth straight season in which he’s been above league average offensively but as has been the case throughout his career, Buxton’s 2022 season was marred by a single early season injury, and his knee never fully recovered. Now with surgery behind him and the Michael Taylor addition allowing Buxton some off days from center field will we see his first full season since 2017? Even though the batting average is concerning Buxton’s power and speed is top tier and if he does manage to play a full season, he will be looking at MVP consideration in October.