The 11 most intriguing MLB trade candida

The 11 most intriguing MLB trade candida

Much of the attention early this offseason has focused on the stellar crop of free agents pretty much everyone saw Trea Turners Jon Hamm-narrated but there are a lot of high-impact players who could be moved by the time Opening Day rolls around, too.In any case, its just nice to have a normal offseason ahead of us after the lockout-interrupted debacle baseball fans suffered through a year ago.MORE: Here are 11 of the most intriguing players who could be on the move, with a little background and potential landing spots. The estimated arbitration figures for 2023 are taken from . Contract details: Free agent after 2023. Arbitration-eligible 2023 (est. $11 million)Why he could be dealt: The idea of trading Hoskins is quite controversial in Philadelphia these days. He looked anemic at the plate for much of the postseason, but there was a stretch late in the NLDS and NLCS when he looked unstoppable. Its the type of awesome/awful streaky inconsistency hes shown often throughout his time with the Phillies. Hes also a below-average defensive first-baseman, and there doesnt figure to be much of an opening at DH anytime soon; the plan is still for Kyle Arthur Maulet Jersey Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to share that spot once Bryce Harper goes back to the outfield next year. Hoskins, though, is a positive fixture in the clubhouse and a fan favorite, which would be a consideration. Heres the question the Phillies front-office types will try to answer this offseason: Is he in their long-term plans? If yes, expect substantial movement toward an extension, maybe wrapped up by spring. If not, well, he could be on the way out, in return for more bullpen help.Who will be interested? Thats maybe the biggest question. The Phillies will want to get MLB help in return, of course, but what team Demarcus Christmas Jersey that wants a one-year 1B/DH type would be willing to part with pitching off its MLB roster? A couple of AL teams come to mind; Hoskins would give the Cleveland lineup a much-needed influx of power, where he could split 1B/DH duties with Josh Naylor. And maybe in Seattle, where primary DH Carlos Santana is now a free agent after batting .192 with a .693 OPS and 15 homers in 79 games after he arrived in a trade with the Royals. Contract details: Free agent after 2025 season. Making $6.75 million in 2023, arbitration-eligible in 2024-25.Why he could be dealt: If Reynolds gets traded to a contender especially one in a bigger market and produces his normal season, fans of that team will ask this question: Wait, has this guy always been this good? And the answer will be Yes, you just didnt notice because he played for the Pirates. Reynolds, who was the key prospect piece of the trade that sent franchise icon Andrew McCutchen to San Francisco in 2018, posted a 4.2 bWAR and finished fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2019, behind Pete Alonso, Mike Soroka and Fernando Tatis Jr. He posted a 6.0 bWAR and finished 11th in the 2021 NL MVP voting. Even in a down year in 2022, he still hit a career-best 27 home runs, had a 126 OPS+, played outstanding defense in center field and had a 3.0 bWAR. Did I mention hes a switch-hitter?The Pirates feel theyre on the verge of another upswing, with a lot of talent coming up from the minor leagues. Is Reynolds part of that equation and if he is, why has he not been extended like KeBryan Hayes? or is he a trade chip that will bring back John Stallworth Jersey a lot more talent? Thats the question.Who will be interested? Which teams would be interested in a switch-hitting center fielder who has hit 51 home runs the past two seasons? That line is long. Problem is, the ask will be huge. The Yankees were reportedly very interested in Reynolds at the trade deadline, but didnt meet Pittsburghs price and instead dealt for Harrison Bader to play center field. That scenario could absolutely play out again this offseason: Lots of teams are interested but dont meet the ask, and the Pirates hold onto him, only to do the same dance at the 2023 trade deadline (and 2024 offseason, and 2024 trade deadline, and 2025 offseason ).FOSTER: Contract details: Free agent after 2024. Arbitration-eligible 2023-2024 (est. $5.25 million)Why he could be dealt: Lopez, who will be 27 in March, has made 63 starts over the past three seasons, with a 3.52 ERA/3.48 FIP and 348 strikeouts in 340 innings. Thats All-Star-type production, even though hes yet to make an All-Star team. So why is he potentially available, with two seasons of club control remaining? Because the Marlins have pitching depth in the bigs and minors but need a serious influx of offense, and the quickest way to make that happen would be to deal Lopez. As with Reynolds, the ask is high and thats why Lopez wasnt dealt at the 2022 trade deadline, even though several teams were interested. Theoretically, should the Marlins get the right player(s) back to help the offense, they would still have enough pitching to compete for a playoff spot in new manager Skip Schumakers first year (or maybe second year).Who will be interested? Lopez makes a lot of sense for the Cardinals, who have a Dan Moore Jr. Jersey need in the rotation and lot of talent they could move (no, Jordan Walker would not be involved). The Dodgers are always involved with players of Lopezs talent level, either directly or lurking on the fringes waiting to strike. Contract details: Free agent after 2023. Arbitration-eligible in 2023 (est. $16.5 mil)Why he could be dealt: Honestly, its hard to imagine the Red Sox dealing Devers, unle s hes just flat-out told them hes not signing a lucrative long-term extension, and theres been no reporting of rumors like that. The idea of both Xander Bogaerts who opted out of his contract, as expected and Devers leaving in the same offseason would be too much for Boston fans to take. But the truth is, Devers (who just turned 26 last month) is a free agent after next season and there is no long-term extension in place.Who will be interested? A left-handed hitter, Devers has 61 homers, 201 RBIs and a 137 OPS+ over the Rashaad Coward Jersey past two seasons, while providing solid glovework at third base. Because he has just that one year of club control remaining, the return would not be overwhelming, should the Boston bra s decide to move him. Honestly, they should just give him the extension he wants and move forward. Trading him would almost certainly be a disaster. Contract details: Both free agents after 2023. Burnes making $13.1 million in 2023; Woodruff is making $13.25 million.Why they could be dealt: Heres what we know with a great deal of certainty. The 2024 Milwaukee rotation will not feature both Bu

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