he Atlanta Braves have found themselves at the middle of trade deadline speculation as their season slips off the rails.

Amid some injury setbacks and offensive regression, the Braves hit the All-Star break with a 42-53 record that put them more than a dozen games back of the lead in the National League East division. As a result, contending teams are hoping to see the team trade away its competitive players and embark on a significant rebuild.

But instead, the Braves seem set on a minor reset as they look to return to contention next season.

“On paper, the Braves are a force to be reckoned with, assuming they can stay healthy,” Robert Murray wrote for FanSided. “That has been their problem this season, and it’s something to monitor ahead of the next campaign. However, there’s little reason to punt on the future due to bad luck.”

With hopes of turning things around in the near future, it’s possible the Braves would look to add a piece or two who can contribute for years to come. But at least one potential trade candidate, Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins, has reportedly ruled out joining the Braves.

“Meantime, Byron Buxton said he wouldn’t consider waiving his no-trade anywhere, even for his hometown Braves,” Jon Heyman reported for the New York Post. “‘I’m a Twin,’ said Buxton, who cited loyalty shown by the Twins organization and fans despite his extensive injury history.”

Even with those injuries, there might have been reason for the Braves to hope they could have landed Buxton this season. The Twins could be headed toward trading away their most intriguing players as the franchise is up for sale. And Buxton is enjoying a great campaign, with 21 homers already and a strong showing at the Home Run Derby in Atlanta on Monday.

Buxton is in the fourth season of a seven-year, $100 million contract with the Twins, so he might have been a strong replacement for pending free agent Marcell Ozuna in the seasons to come. But apparently he won’t approve a trade that sends him anywhere else.