# Twins Eye 2027 Outfield Future

> Twins prepare for 2027 outfield with Buxton surgery and young talent.
- Title: Twins Eye 2027 Outfield Future · Minnesota Twins On SI
- Summary: Twins prepare for 2027 outfield with Buxton surgery and young talent. Twins have multiple outfield options for 2027 after Byron Buxton's surgery, with Walker…
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- Source: Minnesota Twins On SI — https://si.com/mlb/twins/onsi/twins-are-getting-early-look-outfield-could-define-2027
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: twins, byron buxton, emmanuel rodriguez, walker jenkins, mlb, 2027, outfield, surgery, minor league, major league, sports
## Twins Season Ends Early
Twins have little left to play for in 2026 season.
## Buxton Surgery Date
Buxton undergoes right hip surgery September 18.
## Buxton 2027 Return
Buxton expected ready for 2027 season start.
## Outfield Options
Twins have multiple young outfielders gaining experience.
## Rodriguez Debut
Rodriguez hits first career home run September 12.
## Rodriguez Skills
Rodriguez throws out runner in first game.
## Rodriguez Injuries
Rodriguez had 353 minor league games due to injuries.
## Jenkins Performance
Jenkins slugs .406/.488/.768 in August.
## Jenkins Versatility
Jenkins can play center or corner field.
## Keaschall Option
Keaschall is right field option for 2027.
## Buxton 2026 Stats
Buxton slugs .254/.319/.511 with 25 homers.
## 2027 Outfield Plan
Twins have multiple outfield options for 2027.
## Key takeaway

Twins have multiple outfield options for 2027 after Byron Buxton's surgery, with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez leading the charge.