The Braves acquiring Byron Buxton was always going to be a long shot. Even with the injury concerns, Buxton's ability when on the field along with his relatively team-friendly deal would have cost the Braves a fortune in prospect capital they weren't rich in to begin with. Not only that, they'd have to deal with Buxton's no-trade clause.
When the Braves made the exciting addition of outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on Wednesday evening, it raised eyebrows across Braves country. Not only was it an unexpected signing for a club looking to improve their rotation and shortstop, it effectively killed the pipe dream for Twins star Byron Buxton in the process.