Twins considering Byron Buxton at leadoff
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton could hit his way into the leadoff spot this spring, manager Paul Molitor indicated Monday.
What It Means:
In 411 career plate appearances, Buxton has led off for only 59 of them. He's slashing .255/.293/.382 with a concerning 35.6 percent strikeout rate out of the one hole, but the boost in opportunity would bode well for his fantasy appeal. The 23-year-old former top prospect has batted ninth for the majority of his career (374 plate appearances).
Buxton's production improved from his rookie to sophomore season, as he posted a .225/.284/.430 slash with a .304 wOBA and .205 ISO through 331 plate appearances. He mashed 10 taters and stole 10 bases.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
Recent MLB Player News
- Tom Murphy starting Monday for San Francisco April 22nd, 2024
- Jorge Soler starting Monday for San Francisco April 22nd, 2024
- Austin Slater starting Monday night for San Francisco April 22nd, 2024
- Mike Yastrzemski sitting Monday for Giants April 22nd, 2024
- Patrick Bailey not in lineup for Giants on Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Padres place Manny Machado on paternity list Monday April 22nd, 2024
Recent Minnesota Twins Player News
- Kyle Farmer sitting for Twins Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Jose Miranda handling hot corner for Twins Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Twins give Byron Buxton Monday evening off April 22nd, 2024
- Max Kepler (knee) hitting fifth for Minnesota Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Christian Vazquez not in Twins' Monday lineup April 22nd, 2024
- Twins' Ryan Jeffers batting cleanup Monday April 22nd, 2024
