All-Star opportunities don’t come around every year for Byron Buxton, especially in what’s practically his backyard. So Buxton is going to make the most of his trip to Atlanta next week. Buxton announ

And this time, after consulting with teammates, family and friends, the Twins center fielder is going as a Monday night Home Run Derby participant next week, too. The last, and first, time Buxton played in the All-Star Game was 2022 in Los Angeles, when he homered in an American League victory at Dodger Stadium.

Minnesota Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton has been announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby.