Why Phillies are Byron Buxton's best landing spot at MLB trade deadline

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The Philadelphia Phillies are in dire need of right-handed hitting outfield help this season, and it’s clear that there are not many options set to be available either.

But Minnesota Twins superstar Byron Buxton is someone the Phillies would likely love to trade for this summer if possible.

Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer named the Phillies as Buxton’s best landing spot in a trade this season. The Phillies should be the best spot for Buxton by the August 3 trade deadline, as the fit makes perfect sense for everyone involved.

Why Phillies are Byron Buxton’s best landing spot

“But since Byron Buxton has a no-trade clause, it’s vital that his prospective suitors have a real chance at not just winning, but going as far as the World Series,” Rymer writes. “And right now, the Phillies check both boxes even without a high-functioning offense.”

The Phillies are a great landing spot for Buxton as they’re a World Series contender, have a clear fit on the roster for him, and have an aggressive roster-builder in Dave Dombrowski who isn’t afraid of a blockbuster deal.

Looking strictly at his fit on the Phillies roster, Buxton would instantly become the everyday center fielder over Justin Crawford, who might be a part of this blockbuster trade.

He’s also the star right-handed hitter this team so desperately needs, and is a great fit with Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brandon Marsh at the top of the Phillies lineup.

From the Twins’ perspective, they’ve already traded with the Phillies twice last season, sending Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran in two separate deals, both of which gave the Twins some intriguing prospects.

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The connection between the two front offices is there already, and Dombrowski should have an easier time opening the door to a trade.

While some other teams might be a good suitor for Buxton, there’s not a team that needs him more than the Phillies, that’s willing to offer the package necessary to get him, and has the World Series odds that the Phillies do.

Buxton’s no-trade clause is a hurdle, but it would not be unrealistic for the Phillies to be able to convince Buxton to accept a trade, pursue a World Series title, and reunite with Duran on one of the top contenders in MLB.

The Phillies were called Buxton’s best landing spot this season, and for good reason. A trade would benefit everyone involved, and the Phillies are one of the few teams likely to meet the lofty demands of the Twins in a potential trade.

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