Byron Buxton fantasy outlook 2027
Byron Buxton ranks 70th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 24th among outfielders, and 172nd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 24 HR, 72 R, 60 RBI, 12 SB, .257 AVG. In 2026 he hit .254 with 25 home runs and 7 stolen bases in 408 plate appearances. His results matched his quality of contact (.355 wOBA, .342 expected). At 33 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#70
of 1184
Outfield
#24
of 228
Points leagues
#172
266 proj. pts
Dynasty
#73
Keeper value
Round 6
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 109 | 458 | 72 | 24 | 60 | 12 | 7.2% | 25.5% | .257 | .320 | .501 |
| 2026 | 93 | 408 | 65 | 25 | 46 | 7 | 7.4% | 24.5% | .254 | .319 | .511 |
| 2025 | 126 | 542 | 97 | 35 | 83 | 24 | 7.6% | 27.3% | .264 | .327 | .551 |
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2026 splits
His line by the hand of the pitcher and by park.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed pitchers | 115 | .257 | .322 | .419 | 4 | 29 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 293 | .253 | .317 | .547 | 21 | 71 |
| Home | 204 | .264 | .343 | .555 | 14 | 37 |
| Away | 204 | .245 | .294 | .468 | 11 | 63 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.248
xSLG
.488
xwOBA
.342
wOBA
.355
wRC+
128
WAR
2.6
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Common questions
Where should I draft Byron Buxton in 2027?
Byron Buxton is 70th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 6 in a 12-team draft, and 172nd in standard points leagues.
Is Byron Buxton a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 6 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Byron Buxton eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at OF. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Byron Buxton play for?
Byron Buxton is listed with the Minnesota Twins, 5th on the center fielder depth chart on the depth chart.
More: 2027 outfield rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 70th pick on our board.
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