Twins slugger and Georgia native Byron Buxton becomes 4th participant in next week’s Home Run Derby

Minnesota Twins center fielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby on Monday.

The derby will take place next Monday, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The 31-year-old Buxton will be the eighth Twins hitter to take part in the derby, which Justin Morneau won in 2008.

Buxton joins Nationals outfielder James Wood, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Continue reading Twins slugger and Georgia native Byron Buxton becomes 4th participant in next week’s Home Run Derby at WKTY.