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Twins' Buxton to take part in Home Run Derby

created: July 7, 2025, 8:29 p.m. | updated: July 8, 2025, 12:49 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsMinnesota Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby on Monday. The Derby will take place July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Buxton, who has 20 homers this season, is from Baxley, Georgia, and was taken by the Twins with the second pick in the 2012 draft. The 31-year-old Buxton will be the eighth Twins hitter to take part in the Derby. Alonso was named a National League reserve for the All-Star Game in a season when he has hit 20 homers.

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