Buxton is certain to begin the season as Minnesota's starting center fielder with Darin Mastroianni and Carlos Quentin sent to the minors and Ryan Sweeney's release, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Buxton is hitting just .243 with 12 strikeouts and just three walks this spring. However, the Twins are looking past his spring numbers given that he'll offer outstanding defense in center field and since he's the top prospect in the organization. He'll likely begin the season hitting ninth in the batting order, but could move to the leadoff spot quickly if he's successful at the plate.