Derek Falvey, the Minnesota Twins’ president of baseball operations, recently discussed the ongoing importance of Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis to the team’s future success. Despite the trio’s recurring injury struggles, Falvey emphasized their ability to influence games significantly when healthy.
Though injuries have sidelined them periodically, rumors about possible trades have continuously surrounded the three players. On a recent episode of The Show, Falvey addressed why the Twins remain committed to retaining these standout athletes.
“When we look at our club, we want to win in the postseason. In order to win in the postseason, you need those premium, talented players to go perform, there’s no way around it, that’s what you need in those [big] games. We know with Byron [Buxton] right now, we’re getting to watch it all year long. Certainly, with Carlos [Correa], we’ve seen it before, and we’ve seen it with Royce [Lewis],” Falvey said at 23:00 (via YouTube channel ‘New York Post Sports’).
He further acknowledged the challenges but reaffirmed faith in their potential impact:
“Yes, there’s some downside to it, and there’s been some struggle in terms of keeping all three on the field at once. But, I can tell you that we know that when they come together, we lean into those guys. I feel like this is a group that is very talented, and if they put together the right baseball together over a longer period of time, in the late part of the season, we can be in a good spot.”
Byron Buxton’s Strong Performance Highlights His Value
Buxton’s impressive efforts during the first half of the 2025 season illustrate the high ceiling he brings to the Twins when healthy. Batting .289 with 21 home runs and 56 RBIs, he also continues to demonstrate his exceptional athleticism in the outfield.
These solid numbers earned Buxton a second All-Star game appearance, held this year in his home state of Georgia, further showcasing his significance to the franchise. His return to top form is a critical boost for Minnesota’s playoff ambitions.
Postseason Prospects and Team Outlook
Although the Detroit Tigers have been dominating the AL Central, the Twins still aim to secure a postseason berth, likely via a wildcard spot. Currently positioned seventh in the standings, Minnesota relies on the combined contributions of Buxton, Correa, and Lewis to enhance their postseason chances.
Fans remain hopeful that this group of talented players, especially Carlos Correa Twins key players, will deliver strong performances in the season‘s crucial final stretch, potentially steering the team into playoff contention and beyond.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What surgery did Carlos Correa have?
A. In 2014, Correa broke his right lower leg while playing for Single-A Lancaster and had to have surgery. Since then, he only experienced vibrations in his right leg one more time when he slid into second base on September 20, 2022, during a game in Kansas City.
Q. Is Carlos Correa a good fielder?
A. Correa is an excellent player on defense. Factors that might impact his future chances include his health, career length, and his involvement with the Astros’ cheating scandal. In 10 to 15 years, sports writers might still hold that cheating incident against him.