​The Minnesota Twins have one of the best players in baseball on their roster. Outfielder Byron Buxton is currently injured, but he has been impressive while on the field this season. He looks like an MVP candidate, and was selected to the American League All-Star roster for the third time in his MLB career.What should Twins fans expect from Buxton during the second half of the season?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBuxton has made it clear that he wants to stay in Minnesota. Trade rumors will continue to swirl since it is that time of year, but there is no reason to believe Buxton will be moved.In fact, starting pitcher Joe Ryan may not even be traded. It previously seemed as if he was destined to be moved before the trade deadline, but the Twins are now only a few games back in the American League Central division, while the AL Wild Card remains a possibility for them as well.The chances of Buxton being traded were already slim even when the team was seemingly out of contention. With the Twins beginning to emerge as a contender, Buxton is probably not going to be traded.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf Buxton can return from his current injury soon and avoid injury concerns for the remainder of the season, there is reason to believe he can finish within the top three of American League MVP voting. It would not be surprising to see him end up winning the award in all reality.The outfielder is hitting .271/.328/.575 so far this season. He has also recorded 25 home runs and 16 doubles.Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is likely going to win the AL MVP given his incredible season, while players such as the Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero and Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. will also be in the conversation. Nevertheless, look for Buxton to end up as a top three AL MVP finalist.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBuxton may not win the AL MVP, but he will end up with an American League Silver Slugger Award. If he is indeed able to win this award, it will be the second time in his big league career that Buxton has earned a Silver Slugger.Byron Buxton should be able to continue playing well as the 2026 MLB season moves forward.