It’s not to say Buxton isn’t a great player, because fans would love to see him play in Queens. He’s coming off his second All-Star season and a Silver Slugger award in 2025. At 31, he hit 35 home runs, drove in 83 runs, stole 24 bases, and recorded an .878 OPS. Buxton’s also a positive player in the outfield, consistently ranking in the top third of the league in fielding run value.
