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Walkers news: Buxton dealt to Twin Cities for LHP Lodolo
After two disappointing seasons at the plate, the St. Louis River Walkers have dealt 29-year-old center fielder Byron Buxton to the Twin Cities Snow Cats for left-handed relief pitcher Nick Lodolo
Signed as a free agent before the 2022 season, Buxton has excelled in the field earning a gold glove in his first year with the Walkers but his lack of production at the plate made him a part-time player by the second half of 2023.
In 2022, Buxton batted .225 with six homers and 20 RBIs, while in 2023 he hit .219 with 11 homers and 40 RBIs.
He missed a large chunk of 2023 with a fractured finger but upon his return did not produce and was only starting against left-handed pitchers the last two months of the season.
In return, St. Louis receives a 25-year-old left-handed reliever in Lodolo, who should combine with Jake Brentz and Brad Hand to give the team three strong left-handed relievers.
During the 2023 season, Ludolo pitched in 75 games going 7-5 with a 3.66 ERA.
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