Byron Buxton, the No. 1 overall prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, will have his contract purchased by the Twins from Double-A Chattanooga before Sunday's game against the Rangers. The Twins will announce a corresponding roster move on Sunday.
Buxton, 21, was hitting .283/.351/.489 with six homers, seven doubles, 12 triples and 37 RBIs in 59 games at Double-A. He also stole 20 bases in 22 attempts. The center fielder had been on fire recently with a 10-game hitting streak, batting .421/.489/.500 with a double and a triple.
Buxton has stayed healthy this year after missing most of last season with a variety of ailments, including a sprained left wrist, a concussion and a dislocated left finger.