Entering the MLB offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies have been viewed as a team to keep a close eye on. After coming up short in the postseason once again, they could look to make a big move or two.

With that in mind, the outfield is an area that the Phillies could pursue improvements.

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First and foremost, Philadelphia needs to figure out the Kyle Schwarber situation. The Phillies would like to re-sign him, but there are other teams involved as well. It is unknown whether or not the team will be able to bring him back.

To address the outfield, a new intriguing trade option has been brought up for Philadelphia.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel have named the Phillies as a potential trade destination for Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton.

“Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause — and not just for Atlanta (he’s a Georgia native) — which puts the Twins in an interesting position,” they wrote. “If the paucity of front-line free agent outfielders prompts a team to make an offer for Buxton, how seriously would Minnesota take it? And if Buxton goes, does that mean the Twins would be open to dealing some of their pitching, too? The Twins are one of the most fascinating teams this winter because of the possibilities at their disposal.”

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Buxton would be an interesting target for Philadelphia. He could be exactly what the team has been looking for over the last couple of years in the outfield.

During the 2025 MLB season with the Twins, the 31-year-old outfielder played in 126 games. He hit 35 home runs to go along with 83 RBI, while batting .264/.327/.551. Those numbers would be a nice addition for the Phillies’ lineup.

Looking at the future, Buxton has three years remaining on his contract. If Philadelphia was to pull off a deal for him, he would potentially be part of the long-term solution.

What it would take to acquire a talent like Buxton remains to be seen. It’s not even known if the Phillies are truly interested in him or not. He’s simply an option that the team could consider pursuing.

Expect to hear a lot of rumors about Philadelphia in the coming days and weeks. Buxton is a name worth keeping a close eye on as a potential trade target.