MLB Trade Candidate Rankings and Deadline Predictions
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The MLB trade deadline is six weeks away, with 25 key players identified as realistic trade candidates, and predictions made on whether they will be traded based on current performance and team needs.
- Top trade candidates include Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Joe Ryan (Twins), and Willson Contreras (Red Sox), all expected to be traded due to their strong performances and teams' willingness to sell or buy.
- Several notable players such as Byron Buxton (Twins), Jeremy Peña (Astros), and Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) are predicted to remain with their current teams despite trade speculation.
- Injuries and team control status heavily influence trade likelihood, as seen with players like Gleyber Torres (Tigers) and Ryan Jeffers (Twins), who are expected to be traded once healthy.
- Some players with long-term control and strong contracts, like Matt Chapman (Giants) and Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox), are also on the trade radar as teams look to manage payroll and improve rosters.
