Just about every Twins fan would agree that the 2025 campaign was one of the team's more disappointing seasons in recent memory. Even though FanGraphs gave Minnesota a 55.5% chance to make the playoffs before the season began, the Twins ended the regular season with the second-worst record in the American League (70-92) behind the Chicago White Sox (60-102) after trading nearly 40% of their MLB roster, including almost the entire bullpen and Carlos Correa, at the trade deadline.
However, there was still one significant bright spot in the Twins' poor 2025 season.
Byron Buxton's Silver Slugger nomination gives fans reason to be excited despite Twins' wasted season
In 2025, Buxton earned his second All-Star Game nod, made his first Home Run Derby appearance and hit an outstanding .