Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, a Georgia native, will partake in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball made the announcement on Monday, a week before the Derby is slated to be held at Truist Park, the regular-season home of the Atlanta Braves.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton's story is well known throughout the sport. He's the cautionary tale of unlimited potential and the many ways that injuries could derail that trajectory. There's an urge to protect him with metaphorical bubble wrap,

T wins center fielder Byron Buxton, named an All-Star on Sunday, will also participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Atlanta, the team announced on Monday. It'll be the first time he's competed in the event.