The Los Angeles Dodgers, already World Series favorites for 2026, are reportedly considering a major trade with the Twins to address pitching concerns. With Blake Snell unlikely to be ready for Opening Day and last season's bullpen plagued by injuries, acquiring Buxton and Joe Ryan would provide immediate upgrades.
Buxton, an elite center fielder when healthy, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Twins' handling of trade rumors. Meanwhile, Ryan is emerging as one of the AL's better starters. Such a move would require the Dodgers to part with valuable rotation depth but could make them nearly unstoppable.